Karrar vs Safir 74

Iranian main battle tank, entered service in 2020, manufactured by the Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex
Number produced 800 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Iranian tank, a T-54/T-55 upgrade, features a new fire control system.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer --
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 51.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 70 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Length 9.78 m â—‰
Width 3.70 m â—‰
Height 2.50 m â—‰
Crew 3 (driver, commander and gunner)
Engine 1000 hp diesel
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon coaxial 7.62mm machine gun
Combat weight 36.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h â—‰
Operational range 390 km â—‰
Length 8.95 m â—‰
Width 3.60 m â—‰
Height 2.32 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karrar or Safir 74?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or Safir 74?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Safir 74?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Safir 74?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and Safir 74 require?
The Safir 74 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and Safir 74?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the Safir 74 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.