GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Safir 74 vs Type 74

Safir 74 vs Type 74 at a glance โ€” weight 36,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 53 km/h, range 390 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Safir 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Safir 74Full specs
Type 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Type 74Full specs
Specifications
Safir 74 Type 74
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vehicle Industries Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 400 units 870 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 53 km/h
Operational range 390 km 400 km
Length 8.95 m 9.42 m
Width 3.60 m 3.18 m
Height 2.32 m 2.67 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Safir 74 Type 74
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
Explore further
Largest operators ยท in service
  • ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran 540
  • ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Sudan 50
Former operators ยท 870 built
  • ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
  • ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safir 74 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is faster with a maximum road speed of 53 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Safir 74 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the Safir 74 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Safir 74 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is longer at 9.42 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the Safir 74 and Type 74 require?
Both the Safir 74 and Type 74 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Safir 74 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has been produced in greater numbers with 870 units compared to 400 units of the Safir 74.
What are the main armaments of the Safir 74 and Type 74?
The Safir 74 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.