Sayyad AFV

The Sayyad AFV is an Iranian light, multi-purpose, tracked armored vehicle, sometimes described as a "quick reaction tank".

Sayyad
Sayyad with rocket launcher
TypeQuick reaction armored vehicle
Place of origin Iran
Service history
Used byIran
Production history
ManufacturerDefense Industries Organization
Produced2010
Specifications
ArmorSteel
Main
armament
Single or double Toophan anti-tank missile launchers or two 23x 77 millimetres (3.0 in) rocket launchers
EngineDiesel
SuspensionTorsion bar

The overall design is similar to that of the British FV102 Striker, and it is often mistaken for the Tosan tank. However, there are some major differences between the Sayyad and the Striker. The Sayyad is shorter in length than the Striker, and it has one less road wheel. The hull is slightly redesigned and storage baskets have also been added.

There are two variants of the Sayyad. One with either a single or a double Toophan anti-tank missile launcher, with six reload missiles in storage baskets. The other is a multiple rocket launcher variant with two 23 tube launchers for 77mm rockets.[1][2]

The vehicle is intended to be used to provide a fast platform for anti-tank missiles and small artillery rockets. It entered service in 2010.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Sayyad_AFV". Iranmilitaryforum.net. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  2. "مروری بر دستاوردهای دفاعی 6سال رژه 31شهریورماه + عکس - مشرق نیوز". mashreghnews.ir. Archived from the original on 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  3. "ورود نسل جديد تانك‌هاي واكنش سريع به نيروي زميني ارتش". Farsnews.com. Archived from the original on 2011-04-09. Retrieved 2012-09-27.


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