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Deep modernization of the T-72S in Iran according to the Karrar tank standard

Iranian Defense Minister General Amir Khatami visited the Bani-Hashem industrial complex near Dorud in Lorestan province. This tank plant near Dorud was built with Russian assistance in the 1990s. for the release of licensed T-72S, and now it is undergoing a deep modernization of the Iranian T-72S according to the standard of the Karrar tank, officially presented in 2017.The tanks are equipped with a new tower with a modernized control system and a communication system, a remotely controlled machine gun, protection is enhanced by installing new elements of dynamic protection, etc., sensors for warning about laser and possibly radar exposure are installed, etc.

Let me remind you that in 2018 it was reported thatthat for the Iranian armed forces it is supposed to produce and modernize 700-800 Karrar tanks in total. However, the serious economic hardships that Iran is experiencing with the return and further escalation of stifling US sanctions in the past two years have clearly affected the speed and scope of work. Nevertheless, the Minister of Defense has now expressed the hope that it will be possible to modernize all the tanks in use.


In the frames of this tank, without some of the elements of dynamic protection, warning sensors are clearly visible








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New Iranian weapons

https://bmpd.livejournal.com/4347992.html

A few pics of equipment

130mm wheeled


BTR-82 (not like Russian BTR-82)

BMP-1 variant with 23mm ZU-23

Tosan with 23mm ZU-23

Boragh AIFA ''Armored Missile Launcher Vehicle

Sayyad twin TOW launcher

Pirooz (copy of kornet-D)

Now war of words between soldiers of the Pakistani Army and the Iranian Army. Both sides accuse each other of transgression.

The Pakistani soldier can be heard saying that they will enter Iran and target Iranians.

The Pakistani soldier can be heard saying that they will enter Iran and target Iranians.

Better be careful... don't think they will ignore such things.


BTW quite a distance up this page there are some small drones with AKs mounted upside down that are strapped to the vehicles and operated remotely.

I watched that and thought it was quite clever but then also wondered why they didn't use RPDs instead... even with just the standard belt you get 100 rounds ready to fire unlike the standard AK 30 shots or RPK 40 round mag in the 7.62x39mm calibre.

You could also modify the belt to carry rather more than 100 rounds too... probably fairly easily enough... it could become quite a useful fire support platform.

Of course there are terror groups in Pakistan that cross border into Iran to attack border guards . Iranians asked Pakistan to control these groups , but attacks continued . Then I think Iran carried out operation inside Pakistan against these groups . Including strikes by artillery or missile . I think as long as only terror groups are targets when close to border region , then respective border guards on either side , who are in hot pursuit , should be able to cross border temporarily , in order to neutralise the threat . Especially when threat emanating from their side of border . Since following formalities and waiting for permission etc , May mean target lost . An agreement needs to be made between border guards .

Having said this , it is important to note that Pakistan is ally of USA , and ISI  linked to extremist group like Taliban and others , may not be able to cooperate fully against terror groups in this region . Iranians must be careful that any intelligence sharing will not be immediately useful to terror groups , and reveal details of counter-strike against them .

My personal opinion about Pakistan mentality towards Iran , is not positive .  Compared to that of say Indians . Pakistanis seem hostile and aggressive . Iranians will never feel such hatred or animosity , as to threaten to kill Pakistanis . I remember a Paki General threatening to nuke Iran , in case of war between Iran and Saudi...... ! Recently news opinion from Pakistan seems to be that Pakistan is going to make things very difficult for Iran in Afghanistan ! Of course this border guards threatening to kill Iranians is a serious matter and Pakistan needs to take action against him .

Afghan people will I think make things very difficult for Pakistan support of extremists in Afghanistan . The Road North May be closed for Pakistan through Afghanistan . Their prison , their choice .

nomadski wrote:Of course there are terror groups in Pakistan that cross border into Iran to attack border guards . Iranians asked Pakistan to control these groups , but attacks continued . Then I think Iran carried out operation inside Pakistan against these groups . Including strikes by artillery or missile . I think as long as only terror groups are targets when close to border region , then respective border guards on either side , who are in hot pursuit , should be able to cross border temporarily , in order to neutralise the threat . Especially when threat emanating from their side of border . Since following formalities and waiting for permission etc , May mean target lost . An agreement needs to be made between border guards .

Having said this , it is important to note that Pakistan is ally of USA , and ISI  linked to extremist group like Taliban and others , may not be able to cooperate fully against terror groups in this region . Iranians must be careful that any intelligence sharing will not be immediately useful to terror groups , and reveal details of counter-strike against them .

Previously Pakistan did not risk a direct war with Iran because it would mean re directing a whole lot of military resources from the east to the west. But now with India pre occupied with China and Afghanistan being controlled by their proxy Taliban, Pakistan may step up the pressure on Iran.

Such a Pakistani misadventure may well be financed by Saudis and Turkey.

They could just as easily be funded by China to cause trouble for India as well as a sort of payback for India focussing on China as an enemy too.


BTW my idea about replacing the AKs with RPDs... the RPD with chinese link belts can be made as long as you want them, but while it is full auto only it does fire from an open bolt so between firing cooling air can be flowing through the barrel and there wont be a round sitting in a hot chamber waiting to be fired.

It also makes sense to use old RPDs from reserve stocks as they are better suited to the job and are likely not being used for other purposes. the old drum of the RPD was just a simple box that held the linked rounds with no springs or special design so with a fixed weapon on top of that ground vehicle you could simply shape a box shaped ammo holder that could hold enormous numbers of rounds if you wanted ready to fire...

"....Such a Pakistani misadventure may well be financed by Saudis and Turkey....... " and "......They could just as easily be funded by China to cause trouble for India as well as a sort of payback for India focussing on China as an enemy too......" and . .........and..........To infinity and beyond !


I was thinking about people but especially politicians , dreamers all of them . Dreams of God like omnipotence . All plans of mice and men ! While in front of them their mortality and weakness ignored . The Germans had this idea of ROV in WW2 , in anti-Tank role . The ROV , guided by electric cable and loaded with explosives , would go close to Tank or under it . They also trained Dogs to do the same , if I remember right ! But it was not successful . I think the ROV got blown up , before getting close to Tank . So having ROV armed in any role , brings about question of survivability and cost . Can ROV climb in and out of trenches like soldier ? Can it survive a bit under fire from 7.62 rounds or larger ? Is it best used out of range of small arms fire , and carry anti-Tank manpad ? Yes I think the later . Maybe cheaper than UCAV and looking better than loosing soldier to small arms fire or to Mines or to artillery in hazard environment .