MilitaryZulfiqar (tank)
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Zulfiqar is an Iranian main battle tank, conceived by Brigadier General Mir-Younes Masoumzadeh, deputy ground force commander for research and self-sufficiency of the armed forces. It is named after Zulfiqar, the legendary sword of Ali, the first imam. It's also known as Zolfaqar. The test prototypes of the tank were evaluated in 1993. Six semi-industrial prototypes of the tank were produced and tested in 1997.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Shahid Kolah Dooz Industrial Complex |
| Introduced | 1996 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 52 t |
| Length | 9.2 m |
| Speed | 70 km/h |
| Range | 450 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Main armament | 2A46 125 mm gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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