Mobarez (Persian: مبارز; meaning “Warrior”) is an Iranian[4][5][6][7] domestically upgraded version of the British Chieftain main battle tank (MBT).[8]
Changes
The hull of the tank has been modified at the back and sides. The fuel tank has been replaced by a new, repairable one. Also, additional vibration-damping systems have been added to protect sensitive electronic components. Other modifications include a laser range finder, a more powerful engine and the addition of light-amplifying and infra-red systems. The gearbox and suspension were changed, and an electrical generator was also added.[9]
Production
Iran upgrades its Chieftain tanks at the Shahid Kolahduz Industrial Complex along with its T-72 tanks.
Operators
See also
References
- ^ in the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran تانک های موجود در نیروهای مسلح جمهوری اسلامی ایران Retrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ Combat Tank, Chieftain Tank Optimizationتانک مبارز، بهینه سازی تانک چیفتن Retrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ Land battlefields dominated by Iranian-made tanksمیدانهای نبرد زمینی زیر سیطره تانکهای تولید ایرانRetrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ Chieftain/Combatant Main Battle Tank تانک اصلی میدان نبرد چیفتن مبارزRetrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ did the terrifying “unknown” Iranian tanks/ancestors of the “Mubarez”, “Safir” a” Samsam” come from? تانکهای خوفناک «ناشناخته» ایرانی اجداد «مبارز»،«سفیر»،«صمصام»از کجا آمدهاندRetrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ Tank Full Review: Features, Weapons, and Engineبررسی کامل تانک چیفتن: ویژگیها، تسلیحات و موتورRetrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ Tank: The Story of a 40-Year-Old Pawn Shopتانک چیفتن؛ داستان یک گروکشی ۴۰ سالهRetrieved 5 September 2025
- ^ “Iraq is the Latest Middle East Country to Modernize Its Old Tanks”. Forbes.
- ^ Galen Wright (March 15th 2011) Iranian Military Capability 2011 – Ground Forces.