Karrar Tank, which according to Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehghan, is one of the most advanced tanks in the world, 100 per cent Iranian made, and even superior to the Russian-made T-90MSin certain aspects was unveiled this morning in the presence of Dehghan.
Concurrent with its unveiling, the tanks mass production line was also inaugurated at the Bani-Hashem Armor Industrial Complex in Dorud County, Lorestan.
According to Dehghan, Karrar Tank is equipped with electro-optical fire control system, laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, and ability to fire at fixed and mobile targets during daytime and at night.
Karrar is capable of firing highly-precise laser-guided missiles, and can be operated by the gunner and commander from two parallel sites, he added.
He also noted that the tank has a machine gun automation system for firing from inside the atrium under different conditions, adding Karrar is capable of moving through pits, rivers, under water. It is equipped with a navigation system that can be displayed for the tank driver.
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