Recent reports suggests that Sabalan is not a new tank, but rather a rebuilt M47 Patton Main Battle Tank, which Iran almost 170 in service.
Upgrades includes:
1. One 105 mm M68 rifled gun.
2. Add-on composite Armor.
3. A not-so-keen-to-burn diesel engine.
4. Modern fire control system.
5. Modern communications equipment.
Iran is likely upgrade their large M-47 inventory to Sabalan standards.
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Recent reports suggests that Sabalan is not a new tank, but rather a rebuilt M47 Patton Main Battle Tank, which Iran almost 170 in service. Upgrades includes: 1. One 105 mm M68 rifled gun. 2. Add-on composite Armor. 3. A not-so-keen-to-burn diesel engine. 4. Modern fire control system. 5. Modern communications equipment. Iran is likely upgrade their large M-47 inventory to Sabalan standards.
Recent reports suggests that Sabalan is not a new tank, but rather a rebuilt M47 Patton Main Battle Tank, which Iran almost 170 in service. Upgrades includes: 1. One 105 mm M68 rifled gun. 2. Add-on composite Armor. 3. A not-so-keen-to-burn diesel engine. 4. Modern fire control system. 5. Modern communications equipment. Iran is likely upgrade their large M-47 inventory to Sabalan standards.