Safir-74
Iran1990 - Present
Heavily upgraded T-54/55 tank in Iranian service
Primary Specifications
Main gun
105mm M68 Rifled
Western gun replacing original 100mm
Engine
780 HP
Upgraded diesel engine
Weight
40 tonnes
Upgraded weight
Speed
50 km/h
Improved over T-55
Range
500 km
Improved range over original
Crew
4
Commander, gunner, loader, driver
Quick Summary
What's different?
Extensive modernization of obsolete platform
Why it matters?
Extends life of large T-54/55 fleet
Real-World Impact
1
Training Units
Used for tank crew training
2
Reserve Forces
Equipped mobilization units
3
Secondary Fronts
Positioned at lower-priority areas
4
Export Offer
Upgrade package offered to T-55 operators
Additional Features
Armor
Original + ERA applique
Other key features
Fire control upgrade, laser rangefinder, ERA packages
FAQs
1. Why upgrade such old tanks?
Iran has hundreds; upgrades are cheaper than new tanks2. Is the 105mm effective?
3. Can it face modern MBTs?
4. What fire control is used?
5. How many were upgraded?
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