Safir 74 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Safir 74 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Safir 74 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the Safir 74 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Safir 74 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the Safir 74 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Safir 74 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Safir 74 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Safir 74 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.