Safir Iranian 4x4 Light Tactical Vehicle
Safir
Light Utility Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Safir Iranian 4x4 Light Tactical Vehicle
Designation
Safir
Alternate Designation
Safir
Equipment Type
Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fath Vehicle Industries
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
Hezbollah Proliferation. The Safir Iranian 4x4 Light Tactical Vehicle is designed and manufactured in Iran by the Company Fath Vehicle Industries. The vehicle was presented for the first time to the public in 2008. The Safir is the standard light tactical vehicle used by the Iranian armed Forces. The Safir was designed based on the American-made M-38 jeep. The Safir is also produced under license in Sudan with the name of Karaba VTG01.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
107mm MLRS launcher system, a 106 mm recoilless gun, anti-tank missile launcher or 40mm grenade launcher
Engine
Diesel (105 hp)
Max Speed
130.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Variants
Note
There are multiple variants which include the following: Safir with 107 mm roclet launcher system;
Safir with 106 mm recoilless gun;
Safir with anti-tank missile Toophan;
Safir with anti-tank missile launcher 9K11 Malyutka (AT-3 Sagger);
Safir with anti-tank missile Towsan (Copy of AT-5 Spandrel);
Safir with Tow missile;
Safir command post;
Safir radio station;
Safir ambulance;
Karaba VTG01: Safir produced under license in Sudan.
System
Alternative Designation
Safir
Type
Light Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fath Vehicle Industries
Configuration
4x4
Crew
1 ea
Passengers
5 ea
Dimensions
Length
3.51 m
Width
1.69 m
Height
1.88 m
Weight, Combat
1,500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Nissan Z24
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
105 hp
Maximum Range
500 km
Maximum Speed
130 km/h
Amphibious
No
Main Weapon System
Note
Can be armed 107mm MLRS launcher system, a106 mm recoilless gun, anti-tank missile launcher or 40mm grenade launcher.
Protection
Armor
No Protection
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
No
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Tactical Utility Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Tactical Utility Vehicles
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.51 m
Width
1.69 m
Height
1.88 m
Weight
1500 kg
Operators (4)
Iran
Libya
Sudan
Non-State Actors
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