Iranian Armed Forces Unveil Upgraded M60 Soleiman-402 Tank. Photo and video: Telegram @defender_iran
The Iranian Armed Forces conducted an official ceremony to introduce the recently upgraded M60 Soleiman-402 tank. The information was disclosed by the Iranian news agency IRNA.
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During the event, the extensively modernized tank was presented to military leadership, including the presence of Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Seyyed Abdul Rahim Mousavi. The ceremony took place at the Shahid Zarharan Ground Forces Center, where Iranian media had the opportunity to see the country’s defense industry’s new product.
The M60 Soleiman-402 has undergone extensive modernization, receiving significant improvements in protection, optical systems, and countermeasures. The tank has been equipped with additional protection blocks mounted on the hull and turret. While protection has been enhanced, the vehicle’s structural armor remains similar to that of 1960s models.
Additional protection includes explosive reactive armor units on the turret and passive protection on the hull, possibly composed of SLERA modules. The tank’s turret has also been fitted with a remotely operated machine gun and a wind sensor at the rear, allowing for more precise corrections by the fire control system.
Another highlight is the optoelectronic countermeasures system installed on the turret, operating similarly to the Soviet-era Shtora system, combining laser radiation sensors to alert the crew to potential threats.
It’s worth noting that the initial unveiling of this tank took place in early July 2024, and the modernization was conducted by NEZAJA, the Ground Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. Iran is already using some of its modernized tanks in military exercises, including the T-72, which is being upgraded to the local Karrar standard.
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Sources: IRNA / mil.in.ua. Photo and video: Telegram @defender_iran. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
