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Safir 74 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

Safir 74 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 50 vs 50 km/h, range 390 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Safir 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Safir 74
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
Safir 74 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vehicle Industries Group Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 400 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 390 km 400 km
Length 8.95 m 9.00 m
Width 3.60 m 3.27 m
Height 2.32 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Safir 74 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Safir 74 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 400 units of the Safir 74.
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.