Tosan Light Tank

[Jonathan M. Finegold]

They probably are getting 'first-rate' technology from Russia, China and the Ukraine. In fact, the turret of the new main battle tank resembles that of the M1, but truth be told, the Type 98 has a Westernesque turret as well [the turret bustle, and shape of the mantlet], and so the Type 98/99 might have been an inspiration as well. All the while, it probably has a similar autoloader to that of the casette [not the Tosan, mind you, the Zulfiqar]. But, like I said before, Iran is probably looking to mature it's own tank industry, as opposed to just buying them off foreign producers.

Originally Posted by Jonathan M. Finegold

They probably are getting 'first-rate' technology from Russia, China and the Ukraine. In fact, the turret of the new main battle tank resembles that of the M1, but truth be told, the Type 98 has a Westernesque turret as well [the turret bustle, and shape of the mantlet], and so the Type 98/99 might have been an inspiration as well. All the while, it probably has a similar autoloader to that of the casette [not the Tosan, mind you, the Zulfiqar]. But, like I said before, Iran is probably looking to mature it's own tank industry, as opposed to just buying them off foreign producers.

I agree with everything stated here... I wonder if they were able to fix the suspension and fire control to fire while mobile? From what I hear it's not such an easy task to overcome for a new industry like Iran.

[Janbaz]

Originally Posted by Pylyp Orlyk

I agree with everything stated here... I wonder if they were able to fix the suspension and fire control to fire while mobile? From what I hear it's not such an easy task to overcome for a new industry like Iran.

Yes they have done that in upgrades for T-55, T-72 and Cheiftan tanks. Lasar range finder (day & night), fire while on the move, Gun stabelizer while on the move and a few other ones. I will post the article from Iran (Shiraz industry as soon as I find it).

[Tacitus]

Statements from Iran are always slippery things. I think the T72S is being assembled under licence from Russia. The Zoliqufar has been shown in some numbers in three different marks. buy the way, does anyone think the Zoliqufar is a rebuild of old US M 48 and M60 tanks supplied to the Shah, it seems possible in that the running gear seems derived from the M series. anyway, that is two medium battle tanks under production at the same time. then there is the Tosan, which we are not sure of. i am begining to think the Zoliqufar may be another of the many trial projects and not a production tank at all. for years now there have been no hard data slip out that would indicate a true production tank.

lol, 50cal bullets go rite through those things...(light tanks).
Theey only weight about 10 tons less.....and a 50cal bullet is almost stopped when it pounds against an MBT or APC.....but i must agree they are great for urban warfare or where gaurillas are least expected to have 50 cals.


Apple_fritta

[Jonathan M. Finegold]

Originally Posted by apple_fritta

lol, 50cal bullets go rite through those things...(light tanks).
Theey only weight about 10 tons less.....and a 50cal bullet is almost stopped when it pounds against an MBT or APC.....but i must agree they are great for urban warfare or where gaurillas are least expected to have 50 cals.


Apple_fritta

Err, no? Light tanks normally weigh between 20-35t. A light tank would be heavier than an armoured personnel carrier. And please refer to the other thread for information on the plausibility of a .50cal bullet penetrating either one.

Originally Posted by Tacitus

buy the way, does anyone think the Zoliqufar is a rebuild of old US M 48 and M60 tanks supplied to the Shah, it seems possible in that the running gear seems derived from the M series.

AFAIK, it's based off the M48 and T-72, with a Type 98/99 turret look-a-like, which looks like that of the M1 or the Challenger 2E simply because the Chinese decided to adopt a more Western looking turret.

i ve read some where ON this friggin forum it weighs 6.5 - 7 tons shooosh
its not actually an iranian maching....basically all the impportant stuff is imported an d ASSEMBLED on iranian soil.

[Jonathan M. Finegold]

Originally Posted by apple_fritta

i ve read some where ON this friggin forum it weighs 6.5 - 7 tons shooosh
its not actually an iranian maching....basically all the impportant stuff is imported an d ASSEMBLED on iranian soil.

You're thinking about the FV101 Scorpion, which weighs ~8 tonnes. Nevertheless, to put that into perspective the Stryker APC weighs 6.95 tonnes. Any Iranian variant will probably weigh more, as instead of something like the post-WWII Scorpion they'll want something closer to an actual modern light tank, like the ASCOD Pizarro light tank variant.

[Kermanshah1]

Originally Posted by apple_fritta

lol, 50cal bullets go rite through those things...(light tanks).
Theey only weight about 10 tons less.....and a 50cal bullet is almost stopped when it pounds against an MBT or APC.....but i must agree they are great for urban warfare or where gaurillas are least expected to have 50 cals.


Apple_fritta

Apple_fritta's account deleted... What a pitty, I liked that guy...

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Anyway, check this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosan

oh and look here if you wanna know who made it http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...action=history

[@anti#boz@]

how do U find I'm reading this topic ? by member list?

U need to add some about airborn/airdrop capability

[Jan]

Originally Posted by Kermanshah1

Apple_fritta's account deleted... What a pitty, I liked that guy...

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Anyway, check this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosan

oh and look here if you wanna know who made it http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...action=history

Why are foreign members getting erased?

[Kermanshah1]

Originally Posted by JanIran

Why are foreign members getting erased?

Don't ask me...

Don't blame me...

[Jan]

Originally Posted by Kermanshah1

Don't ask me...

Don't blame me...

It's not a good thing. Soon, we have to argue against each other!

JanIran: Kerman, What do you think of the Iran war?

Kerman: Iran will win,

JanIran: Of course they will,

Kerman: Yeah.

IG: IRAAAAAN IS THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!

damnations: I HATE TURKS!

Amir: *posting pictures*

IR101: *starting new thread*

[@anti#boz@]

@anti#boz@: @#$%^&*() zios

ashmedi: "idiotic things"

[Shamshire...]

Originally Posted by Kermanshah1

Apple_fritta's account deleted... What a pitty, I liked that guy...

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Anyway, check this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosan

oh and look here if you wanna know who made it http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...action=history

I liked Apple Fritta alsoto bad he left he was cool