M-47M

Notes: This is an M-47 with the engine, transmission of the M-48A3 and M-60A1. It is otherwise identical to the standard M-47.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$360,731

D, A

935 kg

46.29 tons

4

15

Passive IR (Driver Only)

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

88/62

20/14

875

372

Trtd

T6

TF46 TS17 TR16 HF58 HS12 HR10

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+1

Basic

90mm Gun, M-60E2, M-60E2 (Bow), M-2HB (C)

71x90mm, 4125x7.62mm, 440x.50

Safir-74

Notes: Also known as the Type 74Z, the Iranians captured about 200 T-55s from Iraq during their war with Iran in 1980-88. They modified them as follows: Side skirts were added, lugs for reactive armor were added (HF, HS, TF, TS), 100mm gun has been replaced with a 105mm L7 gun, a laser rangefinder with ballistic computer has been added, and smoke grenade launchers have been added (4 on each side of the turret).

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$389,102

D, A

400 kg

36 tons

4

13

Active/Passive IR, WL or IR Searchlight

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

88/62

20/14

815+380

391

Trtd

T6

TF48 TS12 TR11 HF60 HS10 HR8

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+4

Fair

105mm L7 gun, PKT, DShK (C)

38x105mm, 3000x7.62mm, 500x12.7mm

Type 72Z

Notes: This is another upgrade of the T-54/T-55/Type 59. It has been upgraded in firepower and mobility. These tanks are also modified from captured Iraqi vehicles. The 100mm rifled gun has been replaced by a 105mm M-68 rifled gun (US version of the British L-7). A Slovenian-made computerized fire control system with a laser rangefinder has been added. The gunner and commander are equipped with image intensifiers. New track skirts have been added, and the tracks have been replaced with longer-lasting live tracks. The existing engine has been retained, but a new transmission has been added which is automatic. (If the driver wishes, he may also drive in manual transmission mode.) There are lugs on the glacis, turret front, and turret sides for reactive armor.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This vehicle does not exist.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$378,520

D, A

400 kg

36 tons

4

12

Passive IR, Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

110/78

26/18

815+380

383

Trtd

T6

TF48 TS12 TR11 HF60 HS10 HR8

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+4

Good

105mm M-68 gun, PKT, DShK (C)

38x105mm, 3000x7.62mm, 500x12.7mm

Zulfiqar

Notes: Intelligence reports first noted this variant of the M-60 in Iran in 1996. The suspension is beefed up to handle additional weight; the turret has additional appliqué armor similar to the Cadillac Gage Upgrade Package. In addition, there are lugs for reactive armor on the turret front, turret sides, hull front, and hull sides. Large boxes on the sides of the turret contain equipment; in addition there is a basket on the rear of the turret. The turret itself is long, flat, and well-sloped. It is believed that there is a layer of composite armor on the glacis and turret. The engine is replaced with a more powerful one, and the transmission is automatic.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$524,883

D, A

500 kg

42 tons

4

16

WL/IR Searchlight, Active/Passive IR, Thermal Imaging

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Type

Config

Susp

Armor

143/100

30/20

1420

455

Main Battle Tank

Trtd

T6

TF99Cp TS22Sp TR16 HF124Cp HS16 HR10

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Good

120mm gun, M-60E2, M-2HB (C)

55x120mm, 6000x7.62L, 900x12.7B