![]() ![]() ![]() Back in the fall 1960s, Iran obtained from the US the modernized version of the M47 Patton also called M47M. What baffles the experts is the apparent mix between a Sabalan chassis (which is the Iranian modernized version of the venerable M47M Patton) and apparently a modified Chinese Type 59 turret. Despite all expectations no image or mock-up was shown during the April event, however, General Ahmad Reza announced that it would be revealed in May. Probably more interesting however was in February the revelation of the new Karrar MBT, said to be of the level of a Russian T-90, and possibly modeled after the T-72. During this review other MBTs were also seen, several refurbished 1960s Shirs ( Chieftain) and T-62s. Little information had emerged since so we will try to put a light on a prototype which could potentially lead to a mass conversion, although not clearly stated in the official review. But most experts were more interested in the strange main battle tank unveiled as the "Tiam", a first since the appearance of the Sabalan. On Apthe Iranian Ground Forces officially revealed several new armored vehicles, including the 57 mm SPAAG Bahman (a KrAZ 6圆 truck carrying the half-turret housing a twin ZSU-57-2) and a specialized NBC, locally modified BTR-60 called the Shahram. Tiam Tank (2016) Main Battle Tank Prototype Hot news from Tehran ![]()
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