>>>i have a question about
karrar tank...
>>>is it really on the same level as t-90ms or is it just a dressed up t-72...?
The T-90 itself is an upgraded version of the T-72.
This is from wikipedia "The tank is a modern variation of the
T-72B and incorporates many features found on the
T-80U. Originally called the T-72BU, but later renamed to T-90"
>>>why would we go from negotiations with russia to licence t-90 to revealing our own t-90 equivalent within >>>months... it makes no sense to be negotiating for something when we know we are months away from >>>unveiling the exact same thing...
I'm guessing that they were already working on the project long in advance. They went into negotiations to create publicity & draw attention to their "new" tank
>>>also i doubt how we can go from zulfaqar tank which is m60 copy (1960s tech) to karrar which they made to >>>look like t-90MS copy (2010s tech!)...
Well the Abrams is pretty much a continuation of the M-60. Infact the SUPER M-60, an upgraded version of M-60, looks VERY similar to the Abrams. The Zulfiqar was a work in progress/prototype & a test bed product. However, in the end, considering the fact that it used the canon from the T-72 & considering the fact that all of Iran's T-72's would need upgrades, it was a no brainer for Iran to simply develop the T-72 upgrade program to build its own T-90 knockoffs. Currently Iran takes part in Russia's yearly war games & we see China bring over their own tanks, specifically the Type 90/99, which is pretty much an upgraded copy of the T-72, basically a T-90 equivalent, so it made sense for Iran to produce T-90 knockoffs being part of/involved with the Russia/Sino axis.
>>>how many karrar tanks do we know have been built so far from
Nobody knows for sure, but from what I've read they're intending to build 800 Karrars. I'm not sure if that includes upgrading the T-72's to Karrar equivalent and adding on 300 new tanks or actually building 800 brand new Karrar tanks. With Iran you never know however according to the following article from Reuters, Deputy Defense Minister Reza Mozaffarinia, has been quoted as saying that “The upgrade and manufacture of 700 to 800 tanks has been planned. Annually there are 50 to 60 tanks manufactured and a sufficient budget has been allocated because the army and Revolutionary Guards have a great need.”
Based on that quote, I'm guessing that Iran is planning on upgrading it's 500 T-72 tanks to Karrar standard and they plan on building approx 300 brand new Karrar tanks, with approx 50 being built a year. It makes sense for Iran to build approx 50 every year in various editions. This way, every year they can work on flaws/bugs & add upgrades as need be. You have to understand, Iran's military doctrine is based on defense, so for Iran, tanks are really their last concern. Anyways here's the article
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...up-to-800-tanks-deputy-minister-idUSKBN1K82DV
Personally I'm glad that the Iranian military is finally adding new tanks to their inventory. Many of their older tanks, like the M-48 & Chieftains really need to go. What I'm more excited about is the recent announcement that Iran will be procuring new fighter jets. In 2020, the UN embargo which prevents Iran from buying new fighter jets, comes to an end. Rumor has it that Iran has already signed a deal with Russia to purchase a descent number of fighter jets 50-100 with technology transfers. I would like to see Iran get rid of their aging F-4's & purchase the SU-30 & other SU-27 variants. Perhaps a combination of single & double seat fighter jets ? I would also like to see Iran Upgrade their F-5's to Kowsar standard & build a few squadrons of the F-5 Kowsaw to supplement the airforce. It would also be great if Iran got Russia to help upgrade their MIG-29 jets & perhaps a few squadrons of new MIG-29's would be a great addition as well ? Perhaps Iran can try to knock off the MIG-29 & SU-30 after their receive technology transfers ?
