Eghtedar 40 defense exhibition

[TheImmortal]

so what is your opinion about this prototype?

That is not new, I have seen it before I am sure. If Iran wishes to use AA guns in warfare, then this design makes a lot more sense then the manned AA guns we saw on the back of pick up trucks in the latest army games. It also gives the APC some serious anti personnel firing power as it moves across the battlefield.

However, all these prototypes (Zolifqar included) are considered non essential by military command and will not be adopted during a tight budget and with more pressing needs.

Back to the new Zolifiqar prototype:

It was mentioned a couple years ago that Iran was working on depleted uranium and depleted uranium tank shells.

As you know the M1 Abrams US army variant contains both depleted uranium and uranium tank shells. It was widely documented in Iraq. I think Iran got its hands on the technology during US occupation.

As Russia based tanks don’t use DU, it didn’t make sense to try to tack it on to the T-72s nor the Karrar. Thus it makes sense that the Zolifqar would adopt a more M1 Abrams like look as the DU technology likely came from that subject.

Nonetheless, it still shows us as the Zolifqar project is under slow R&d. But this design has at least modernized the dated prototypes we have seen in the past. It’s a viable opponent to the Karrar once it’s fully developed (APS, ew/laser jammer, new turret, etc)

Still doesn’t mean Zolifqar is close to mass production. Even Karrar still hasn’t been produced outside of prototype numbers.

 

[Bahram Esfandiari]

Isn't that a abrams turret on a centurion

No, both the Hull and Turret are indigenous. Iran has never had Centurion nor the M-1 Abrams! By the way this Zulfaqir is not a new prototype. It is Identical to the one that was unveiled around 5 years ago. The only difference is it's paint job!

 

[TheImmortal]

No, both the Hull and Turret are indigenous. Iran has never had Centurion nor the M-1 Abrams! By the way this Zulfaqir is not a new prototype. It is Identical to the one that was unveiled around 5 years ago. The only difference is it's paint job!

You are wrong.

Here is old Zolifqars:

As you can see the turret hull has been modified compared to previous generations. The addition of the APS system which was announced in 2016 for Zolifqar tanks means this is one of the latest prototypes.

I believe eventually this prototype will have DU armour.

 

[Bahram Esfandiari]

The Model of Zulfiqar that was desplayed resently is near identical to this

They just removed the camouflage nettings. This Fully operational Prototype was first unvailed in 2013.

Where on this Tank do you see an APS?

 

[skyshadow]

Guys PeeD said that There’s an upgraded T-72 here anyone has it picture?

 

[T-72B]

This is surely a T-72 coupled with Relikt ERA

This is surely a T-72 coupled with Relikt ERA

Am I right
@PeeD @VEVAK

 

[skyshadow]

 

[Bahram Esfandiari]

This is surely a T-72 coupled with Relikt ERA


Am I right
@PeeD @VEVAK

Looks more like Kontakt-5 ERA to me.

 

[T-72B]

 

[PeeD]

This is surely a T-72 coupled with Relikt ERA


Am I right
@PeeD @VEVAK

Looks like that yes, or at least the ERA used on the Karrar turret. A upgrade that brings the T-72 close to Karrar/T-73SM standard (here a T-72M1).

 

[T-72B]

Looks like that yes, or at least the ERA used on the Karrar turret. A upgrade that brings the T-72 close to Karrar/T-73SM standard (here a T-72M1).

I think I a bit disagree, after digging some information about the ERA I found that it is very resemblance to this

While the Karrar one is like this

Here a comparisons of Karrar ERA to Relikt

I’m a bit dissapointed about the T-72 using K-5 ERA, yes it’s good to boost it’s protection to 700 mm for it’s turret and it’s hull but the ERA has no capability to defeat Tandem shape projectile

 

[Aramagedon]

More pics:

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/media/2019/01/31/1935585/iran-exhibits-military-achievements/photo/3

 

[OldTwilight]

 

[PeeD]

I think I a bit disagree, after digging some information about the ERA I found that it is very resemblance to this
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While the Karrar one is like this
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Here a comparisons of Karrar ERA to Relikt
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I’m a bit dissapointed about the T-72 using K-5 ERA, yes it’s good to boost it’s protection to 700 mm for it’s turret and it’s hull but the ERA has no capability to defeat Tandem shape projectile

Could also be Kontakt-5 but the external look or thickness is no proof. It would be strange if they use a K-5 copy if they have what looks like Relikt on the Karrar.
Altough I agree that as doubly heavy place ERA, Relikt is a thicker kind of ERA than that K-5 lookalike.

 

[Sineva]

Iranian spike has at last been revealed,check out the system at the bottom of the poster

And heres the israeli one,they almost could be twins[the israeli one has the thermal viewer fitted]

PS:
Just out of curiosity whats the farsi word for spike?,because thats probably what they should name it