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The Baghdad Pact Ground Forces Tech Tree
Hello everyone! Today I am presenting you with a project of mine which I have worked on for about three years. This is my first-ever full-size tech tree, so I am very much open to suggestions and advice as to how I can improve or adjust it! Not all vehicles which could have been added were, as that would have been simply too cramped. However, it also means that there are options which can be added if necessary. I also know that the nations involved here have been proposed separately, but this seemed to me like a good way to add them all together at once. However…
PLEASE KEEP ALL CURRENT POLITICS OUT OF THIS DISCUSSION!
I am well aware that politics have changed over the years and that the nations included here have shifted in their alliances. Be that as it may, this is a video game, and politics should not be a reason to exclude content. With that said, let’s get into the history!
History
In 1955, the nations of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Great Britain came together and formed a military and political alliance known as the Central Treaty Organization, or CENTO. Also known as METO (Middle East Treaty Organization) and the Baghdad Pact (due to its headquarters initially being located there). Modeled after the structure of NATO, it was intended to offer Western-aligned Middle East nations a unified defensive alliance, though the United States was unable to fully commit due to various factors. By 1958, cracks were already beginning to form, as Iraq’s government underwent a coup and pulled out, forcing the HQ to be moved to Ankara, Turkey. The organization limped along until 1979, when the Iranian Revolution sealed the fate of CENTO. While it was not a very long-lasting alliance, it is an interesting part of history which could make for a fun and diverse tech tree, enabling several nations who might not be able to stand on their own to contribute to War Thunder.
Tech Tree
The Tech tree itself is divided into six lines: Eastern-style tanks, Western-style tanks, Light tanks and IFVs, Tank Destroyers and SPGs, Self-Propelled Anti Air, and Premium/Event/Squadron. Vehicles marked as premium can be considered candidates for GE, pack, or event vehicles, as those specific decisions are best left to Gaijin. Additionally, the Panzer III and IV have been placed in the Eastern-style branch to fill the hole, but also due to the Western-style branch being primarily US and UK designs. Additionally, while the age of the vehicles has mostly been kept uniform throughout each tier, certain anachronistic vehicles were required to fill holes, such as low-tier SPAA. Not all vehicles have images from their nation’s service, and as such some generic pictures were used.
To see the full tree, as well as detailed entries with stats, history, sources, and more for each vehicle, please visit the webpage here: Baghdad Pact
Made using the free Tech Tree Maker tool by Zanju13.
Rank 1:
Eastern-Style Tanks:
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T-26 (1933)【TR】
Battle Rating: Reserve
Acquired in 1935, the T-26 was one of the first modern tanks of the Turkish Army. They specifically used the 1933 model with the cylindrical turret, but the rest remains the same. It is a familiar “jack-of-all-trades, master of none” which will serve as a comfortable entry point to the tech tree.
- Main Armament: 45mm 20-K
- Armor: 15-6mm
- Top Speed: 31 km/h (19 mph)
- Crew: 3
BA-6【TR】
Battle Rating: 1.3
Another vehicle obtained in the 1935 purchase, the BA-6 heavy armored car provides similar firepower to the T-26, but with improved mobility. These served in the Turkish 2nd Cavalry Division through the 1940s.
- Main Armament: 45mm 20-K
- Armor: 15-9mm
- Top Speed: 55 km/h (33 mph)
- Crew: 4
T-28 (1935)【TR】
Battle Rating: 1.3
The third major tank in the 1935 Turkish purchase, this was the first medium tank of the Turkish Army. It helped form the backbone of the 1st Tank Regiment. Although only equipped with a very short 76mm howitzer, it still packs a punch at lower tiers.
- Main Armament: 76.2mm KT-28
- Armor: 30-10mm
- Top Speed: 44 km/h (27 mph)
- Crew: 6
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M8 Greyhound【IR】
Battle Rating: Reserve
Ordered by Iran in 195, around 100 of these reliable and capable armored cars equipped the scouting components of the Imperial Iranian Army. By the early 1970s, they had all been retired, but in 1980, 32 were pressed back into service for the Iran-Iraq War.
- Main Armament: 37mm M6
- Armor: 19-5mm
- Top Speed: 91 km/h (55 mph)
- Crew: 4
TNHP【IR】
Battle Rating: 1.3
Persia (now Iran) was the first ever export customer of the Czechoslovakian TNH light tank. Ordering somewhere between 50-60 in 1935, what would go on to become the Panzer 38(t) began life as Persia’s first modern light tank. It is largely similar to the Panzer 38(t) Ausf. A, but with a more cylindrical turret.
- Main Armament: 37mm Škoda A7
- Armor: 25-10mm
- Top Speed: 42 km/h (26 mph)
- Crew: 4
Stuart III【TR】
Battle Rating: 2.0
In an effort to turn the Turkish government towards the Allies, the US and UK provided a large shipment of arms from 1942-44. Part of that agreement included 200 M3A1 Stuart light tanks from British stock, hence the Stuart III name. These were used to bolster the Turkish armored forces, even if they were slightly out of date by the mid-40s.
- Main Armament: 37mm M6
- Armor: 45-12mm
- Top Speed: 58 km/h (36 mph)
- Crew: 4
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Humber Mk I【PK】
Battle Rating: 1.0
Initially used as part of the British Indian Army, the Humber Armored Car was a mainstay of the light reconnaissance divisions in the region, with both early and late models seeing use. Upon Pakistani and Indian independence in 1947, they were passed into the service of the armies of both nations, allowing soldiers already familiar with the equipment to continue using it.
- Main Armament: 15mm BESA
- Armor: 15mm Maximum
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 3
Humber Mk IV【PK】
Battle Rating: 1.3
Much like the Humber Mk I, the Mk IV also saw service with British India before being passed on to Pakistan and India. It features an improved armament, now mounting the American 37mm M6 cannon. It also gains a crew member, improving survivability.
- Main Armament: 37mm M6
- Armor: 15mm Maximum
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 4
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2-pdr portée (Chevrolet WB)【UK/PK】
Battle Rating: 1.0
Improvised fighting vehicles were common throughout WWII. In Commonwealth service, the Chevrolet WB 30 cwt was a common base for these en portée gun carriers. In the cased of the British Indian Army, the 40mm 2-pdr anti-tank gun often found itself mounted to the rear of these trucks in order to provide mobile fire support. A defensive machine gun would also be mounted at the seat beside the driver.
- Main Armament: 40mm QF 2-pdr
- Armor: None
- Top Speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
- Crew: 5
M7 Priest【PK】
Battle Rating: 1.7
Providing a stable and capable 105mm howitzer platform, the M7 Priest was a key part of Pakistan’s armored artillery, initially entering service in the early 1950s and serving well into the 1970s, seeing use in both the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars. While lightly protected, it delivers a real wallop.
- Main Armament: 105mm M2
- Armor: 62-15mm
- Top Speed: 39 km/h (24 mph)
- Crew: 7
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Boragh (DShK)【IR】
Battle Rating: 1.3
The Boragh is a modern Iranian APC based on the Soviet BMP-1 and Chinese Type 86 IFVs. Expanded internally to carry up to twelve soldiers and capable of carrying a variety of armaments, the base model uses an open-topped turret with a single DShK heavy machine gun. It features good protection against other heavy machine guns, but is still vulnerable to strafing, shell fragments, and overpressure.
- Main Armament: 12.7mm DShK
- Armor: 19-13mm
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 2
Type 1F Technical (Oerlikon KAB)【TR】
Battle Rating: 2.0
The concept of the technical goes back as far as WWI with the Russian tachanka. The modern configuration traces back to the Chadian-Libyan War, where hundreds of Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser trucks were used as highly mobile weapon platforms. After seeing just how successful this concept was, many countries around the world began to incorporate technicals into their regular military, including Turkey.
- Main Armament: 20mm Oerlikon KAB
- Armor: Negligible
- Top Speed: It’s literally just a truck
- Crew: 3-4
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T-3【TR】
Battle Rating: 3.3
In 1943, the Germans also attempted to turn the Turks to their cause, offering an aid package with approximately 70 tanks. One of those tanks was the Panzer III Ausf. M, mounting the 5cm KwK 39 L/60 gun. Known as the T-3 in Turkish service, around 35 of these tanks were incorporated into the Turkish Army until a lack of spare parts forced their retirement in the late 1940s.
- Main Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/60
- Armor: 77-10mm (no Schürzen)
- Top Speed: 54 km/h (33 mph)
- Crew: 5
T-4【TR】
Battle Rating: 3.7
Also included in the shipment from Germany were 35 Panzer IV Ausf. Gs, or T-4 in Turkey. A highly capable vehicle with a powerful 75mm gun, the T-4 became the most potent and capable tank in the Turkish military until being replaced by the M4 Sherman.
- Main Armament: 75mm KwK 40 L/43
- Armor: 80-8mm
- Top Speed: 40 km/h (24 mph)
- Crew: 5
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Valentine III【TR】
Battle Rating: 2.3
Another tank donated to Turkey by the British, the Valentine III was an improvement over previous models of the tank, enlarging the turret to add a loader, greatly increasing the rate of fire. The Valentine tank proved to be extremely useful in the Turkish military, replacing older T-26 tanks and serving for many years.
- Main Armament: 40mm QF 2-pdr
- Armor: 65-10mm
- Top Speed: 24 km/h (15 mph)
- Crew: 4
M4A3 (105)【IR】
Battle Rating: 3.0
Obtained in the years following WWII, the M4A3 (105) provided Imperial Iran with a highly capable and mobile fire support vehicle, capable of slinging HE and HEAT shells while resisting incoming fire. Despite being 40 years out of date by 1980, however, they were once again called into service as emergency filler during the Iran-Iraq War. The hull machine gunner’s position was removed and filled with sandbags to increase protection.
- Main Armament: 105mm M4
- Armor: 88-19mm
- Top Speed: 42 km/h (26 mph)
- Crew: 4
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M4A1 (Early)【IR】
Battle Rating: 3.3
At least four early-production M4A1 Sherman tanks were delivered to Iran following WWII. These used the small hatch hulls, possibly even having the early driver vision ports. This would provide an interesting variation on the M4A1 already in-game. These were later lost during the Iran-Iraq War.
- Main Armament: 75mm M3
- Armor: 76-19mm
- Top Speed: 39 km/h (24 mph)
- Crew: 5
Sherman V【PK】
Battle Rating: 3.7
Inherited from the British following their independence, the Sherman V (M4A4) was one of three main Sherman varieties used by Pakistan, and it played a key role in laying the foundations of their early armored forces.
- Main Armament: 75mm M3
- Armor: 76-12mm
- Top Speed: 41 km/h (25 mph)
- Crew: 5
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AML 60-20【IQ】
Battle Rating: 3.3
One of Iraq’s closest military allies has been France, from whom they have purchased hundreds of armored vehicles, aircraft, and weapons. In 1967, Iraq ordered 235 Panhard AML armored cars, both the AML-90 and the AML 60-20. The latter model makes use of a 60mm gun-mortar able to fire HE and HEAT shells alongside a coaxially mounted 20mm MG 151 autocannon. These weapons may be separately weak, but together they make for a capable light armored car.
- Main Armament: 60mm Hotchkiss-Brandt CM60A1
- Armor: 12-8mm
- Top Speed: 91 km/h (56 mph)
- Crew: 3
M24 Chaffee【IQ】
Battle Rating: 3.7
When modernizing the Royal Iraqi Army in the early 1950s, 78 American M24 Chaffee light tanks were bought. These tanks brought highly mobile firepower to the Iraqi armored forces, Despite being retired in the late 1970s, they, too, were called up to fight in the Iran-Iraq War, often against Iranian M24s. Both sides captured Chaffees from each other, making for a rather interesting situation. The remaining M24s were further used during the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War.
- Main Armament: 75mm M6
- Armor: 38-12mm
- Top Speed: 57 km/h (38 mph)
- Crew: 5
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Sexton Mk. II【PK】
Battle Rating: 2.7
Another vehicle inherited from the British, the Sexton served alongside the M7 Priest as part of the self-propelled artillery in the early days of the Pakistani Army. It saw combat against India in a number of conflicts, oftentimes shelling Indian Sextons also acquired from the UK. A variety of shells are available, allowing the Sexton to engage many different target types.
- Main Armament: 88mm QF 25-pdr
- Armor: 32-15mm
- Top Speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Crew: 6
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M113A2T1 (M55)【TR】
Battle Rating: 2.7
Turkey’s close allegiance with the United States has enabled them to locally produce a number of American vehicles with their own unique variants. One of these is the M113, which has been a key part of the Turkish Military for many years. One particular variant mounts the ever-popular Maxson M55 quad .50-caliber turret, a familiar sight to War Thunder players everywhere. Still in service for SHORAD, anti-drone, and fire support duties, this configuration is unlikely to leave service anytime soon.
- Main Armament: 4x 12.7mm M2HB in M55 Quadmount
- Armor: 44mm Maximum (Aluminum Alloy)
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 4
Sayyad Moharram【IR】
Battle Rating: 3.7
Likely based on the FV101 Scorpion, the Sayyad tankette is a light and fast platform used by Iran to carry powerful weapons into battle quickly, such as 77mm rockets, Toophan ATGMs, or the Moharram 12.7mm rotary machine gun. With a rate of fire of 2500 RPM, the Moharram can tear through any enemy plane it sees, though with only two crew, an exposed gunner, and almost no armor, it is extremely easy to destroy.
- Main Armament: 12.7mm Moharram
- Armor: 12.7mm Maximum
- Top Speed: 72 km/h (45 mph)
- Crew: 2
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T-3K【TR】
Battle Rating: 3.3
Some of the Panzer IIIs delivered to Turkey in 1943 were the Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf. K variant, a command tank using the Panzer III Ausf. M hull and Panzer IV G-H turret, keeping the functional 5cm KwK 30 L/60 gun, though omitting the coaxial MG 34. This unique configuration allowed the tank to fight like a normal Panzer III, unlike earlier command tanks based on said model. These served alongside the other German tanks until, much like the rest, a lack of spare parts forced their retirement.
- Main Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/60
- Armor: 77-10mm (no Schürzen)
- Top Speed: 54 km/h (33 mph)
- Crew: 5
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Eastern-Style Tanks: N/A
Western-Style Tanks:
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Sherman III【PK】
Battle Rating: 4.0
Along with the Sherman V, Pakistan operated a number of Sherman III (M4A2) tanks. An interesting thing to note is that in Pakistani service, neither Sherman model was equipped with a roof-mounted M2HB .50-caliber machine gun.
- Main Armament: 75mm M3
- Armor: 76-19mm
- Top Speed: 47 km/h (29 mph)
- Crew: 5
Churchill VII【IQ】
Battle Rating: 4.7
Slow and heavy but nearly impenetrable, the Churchill heavy tank played an interesting role as one of Iraq’s only heavy tanks ever operated. 20 were obtained in the early 1950s, and they continued to be used alongside more modern tanks for many years, though they eventually were scrapped once the 75mm OQF gun became outdated.
- Main Armament: 75mm OQF Mk. V
- Armor: 152-15mm
- Top Speed: 21 km/h (13 mph)
- Crew: 5
M4A1E6【PK】
Battle Rating: 5.0
Following WWII, a number of M4A1 and M4A3 Shermans were retrofitted with the 76mm M1 gun and being sent to allied nations as part of the Mutual Defense Aid Program. The M4A1E6, as it was called after the retrofit, was hardly standardized, usually consisting of an M4A1 (75) VVSS hull with an M4A3 (105) turret mounting the 76mm gun. Pakistan obtained a number of these as a way to boost their armored force in the 1950s, using them in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.
- Main Armament: 76mm M1
- Armor: 63-19mm
- Top Speed: 39 km/h (24 mph)
- Crew: 5
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PT-76B【IQ】
Battle Rating: 5.3
The PT-76B was an extremely important tank for Iraq. With at least 245 in service by the mid-1980s, it proved invaluable in the marshes of southern Iraq and Iran, seeing combat through to this day, though very few remain in service.
- Main Armament: 76mm D-56TS
- Armor: 15-6mm
- Top Speed: 44 km/h (27 mph)
- Crew: 3
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ISU-152M【IQ】
Battle Rating: 5.0
Used by many nations in the Warsaw Pact following WWII, the ISU-152 proved to be a howitzer capable of punching well above its weight. The later ISU-152M examples used by Iraq featured a number of improvements, including more armor, night vision, and an upgraded drivetrain. These upgrades extended the life of the WWII-era platform, though when used in 2003 against US forces, they were hopelessly outmatched.
- Main Armament: 152mm ML-20SM
- Armor: 100-30mm
- Top Speed: 36 km/h (22 mph)
- Crew: 5
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M19A1【PK】
Battle Rating: 4.0
Despite having a relatively short service life with the United States, the M19A1 MGMC was used longer as a part of the air defense units of several other nations, including Pakistan. These saw combat during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, being retired soon after.
- Main Armament: 2x 40mm Automatic Gun M2A1
- Armor: 12-8mm
- Top Speed: 57 km/h (35 mph)
- Crew: 6
M42【TR】
Battle Rating: 4.3
One of the longest users of the M42 Duster outside of the United States has been Turkey, with 262 acquired in batches throughout the Cold War years. They have remained in service ever since, and are only now being phased out in favor of more modern domestic replacements.
- Main Armament: 2x 40mm Automatic Gun M2
- Armor: 25-8mm
- Top Speed 73 km/h (45 mph)
- Crew: 6
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T-34-85 (1945)【PK】
Battle Rating: 5.7
One of the most widely-exported tanks in history, the T-34 needs no introduction. A mainstay of armored forces the world over, Pakistan acquired theirs in the late 1960s along with some T-55s as part of a deal with the USSR while waiting for more Type 59s from China. They served in secondary roles through the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, being retired soon after.
- Main Armament: 85mm ZiS-S-53
- Armor: 90-20mm
- Top Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph)
- Crew: 5
T-34-85M【IQ】
Battle Rating: 6.3
The final upgrade to the T-34-85 performed by the USSR, the 1969 version added several new features, such as night vision, an upgraded engine, and a wider selection of ammunition. These features were put to good use by Iraq, though by the Iran-Iraq War they were showing their age. Despite this, they served in second-line combat.
- Main Armament: 85mm ZiS-S-53
- Armor: 90-20mm
- Top Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph) (Likely slightly higher – no clear data)
- Crew: 5
Western-Style Tanks: N/A
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M18 GMC【IR】
Battle Rating: 5.7
Introduced to the Imperial Iranian Army in 1951, the M18 tank destroyer provided a whole new level of mobile firepower upon its acquisition. 55 were purchased, and they remained in service until the early 1970s. They were the only WWII-era Iranian equipment not brought back into service for the Iran-Iraq War
- Main Armament: 76mm M1
- Armor: 25-8mm
- Top Speed: 81 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 5
FV101 Scorpion【IR】
Battle Rating: 5.7
Holding the record for fastest tank ever built, the FV101 Scorpion can reach speeds of over 80 km/h (50 mph) and deliver a powerful punch from its 76mm gun. HE and HESH shells are available, making it better suited to engaging lighter targets. 250 were sold to Iran over the course of several years, and they remain in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran to this day, serving in their original form and as the basis for several upgraded or derivative vehicles.
- Main Armament: 76mm L23A1
- Armor: 12.7mm Maximum (aluminum)
- Top Speed: 81 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 3
M41【TR】
Battle Rating: 6.0
Designed to replace the ageing M24 light tank, the M41 Walker Bulldog sported a powerful 76mm main gun capable of firing APDS shells with impressive penetration. 100 of these tanks were bought by Turkey in 1959, helping to bolster the light armor elements of the Turkish military. They were not in service for too long, however, as they were out of service completely by the 1974 Invasion of Cyprus.
- Main Armament: 76mm M32
- Armor: 63-12mm
- Top Speed: 73 km/h (45 mph)
- Crew: 4
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M36【IR】
Battle Rating: 5.3
Imperial Iran purchased 90 M36 and M36B1 tank destroyers in the 1950s, and though not all were delivered, those which were proved to be incredibly successful in Iranian service. When the Iran-Iraq War broke out in 1980, the M36 turned out to be capable of defeating many armored vehicles used by Iraq, providing Iran with an extra bit of firepower which served through the entirety of the war.
- Main Armament: 90mm M3
- Armor: 76-9mm
- Top Speed: 48 km/h (29 mph)
- Crew: 5
M36B1【IR】
Battle Rating: 5.7
An improved version of the M36, the M36B1 trades the slow hull of the M10 for that of the M4A3, providing a boost in turret traverse, a hull machine gun, and improved mobility. HEAT-FS shells can also be used, which proved invaluable to Iranian troops against Iraqi tanks.
- Main Armament: 90mm M3
- Armor: 76-19mm
- Top Speed: 49 km/h (30 mph)
- Crew: 5
M-60PB【IQ】
Battle Rating: 5.7
Seeking to add to their military, in 1975, Iraq purchased a number of armored vehicles from Yugoslavia, including 190 M-60 armored personnel carriers. An interesting vehicle loosely based on the chassis of the SU-76M SPG, it was the first ever locally-designed Yugoslavian armored vehicle. One notable variant was the M-60PB, mounting two 82mm recoilless rifles at the rear. Unfortunately, the M-60 was a terrible vehicle which overheated and broke down frequently, taking heavy losses in the Iran-Iraq War and Gulf War.
- Main Armament: 2x 82mm M-60
- Armor: 15-9mm
- Top Speed: 43 km/h (26 mph)
- Crew: 4
SU-100【IQ】
Battle Rating: 6.0
As part of a re-armament program in the 1950s, Iraq purchased around 250 SU-100s from the USSR, though not all were delivered. Some may have served with the Iraqi Expeditionary Force during the Six-Day War, and all still in working order were used in second-line roles during the Iran-Iraq War. The gun was still very powerful, but in all other regards they were quite outdated, and so were retired afterwards.
- Main Armament: 100mm D-10S
- Armor: 75-20mm
- Top Speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Crew: 4
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MT-LB (ZU-23-2)
Battle Rating: 5.0
As part of the Nidaa al-Kaad rearmament program in the 1990s, Iraq constructed a number of semi-domestic armored vehicles, including hundreds of SPAAGs based on the MT-LB. Mounting a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun in a semi-armored turret at the rear, this provided a cheap way to deliver low-level air defense and mobile fire support. While crude, some remain in service to this day.
- Main Armament: 23mm ZU-23-2
- Armor: 14-3mm
- Top Speed: 61 km/h (38 mph)
- Crew: 4
M53/59 (P793)【IQ】
Battle Rating: 6.0
The M53/59 Praga served in the Iraqi military since at least 1980, and while they were used in the Iran-Iraq War, getting the specialized ammunition for the Czechoslovakian 30mm guns was proving to be a hassle, as no other weapon in the Iraqi arsenal used it. By the late 1990s, it was even more of an issue, so many were converted to instead use the Chinese P793 twin 37mm gun system. This had the advantage of standardizing with the rest of the army, as well as providing an overall upgraded experience.
- Main Armament: 37mm P793
- Armor: 10-6mm
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 4-8 (depending on gun crew size)
Bahman【IR】
Battle Rating: 6.3
A peculiar conversion of a KrAZ-6322 heavy truck into an SPAAG using the turret of a ZSU-57-2 with its sides cut out. It is not known if this has gone into production or service, but it likely provides a stable air defense platform when the legs are lowered. It has little to no gun depression, so anti-tank capabilities are limited. It has also been fitted with the Skyguard fire control system, allowing it to better engage modern aircraft.
- Main Armament: 2x 57mm AZP S-60
- Armor: Negligible
- Top Speed: 100-120 km/h (62-75 mph) (estimated)
- Crew: 7
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M36B2【PK】
Battle Rating: 5.7
The final version of the M36 tank destroyer, the M36B2 was acquired by Pakistan in 1952 through the Lend-Lease program. 75 were bought in total, with their powerful 90mm guns being seen as a positive quality. Unfortunately, they performed very poorly in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War and were retaired soon after, only to be called up again for the 1971 war and where they performed just as badly.
- Main Armament: 90mm M3
- Armor: 76-9mm
- Top Speed: 48 km/h (29 mph)
- Crew: 5
OT-62/Cascavel【IQ】
Battle Rating: 6.3
A peculiar one-off conversion made during the Iran-Iraq War, this tank consists of the turret from an EE-9 Cascavel armored car mounted to an OT-62 TOPAS, creating an improvised light tank armed with a 90mm gun. It did not survive the war, being knocked out sometime later in the conflict.
- Main Armament: 90mm EC-90
- Armor: 17-6mm
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 4
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TR-580【IQ】
Battle Rating: 8.3
Romania’s first indigenously-designed MBT, the TR-580 shares many similarities with the T-55, though there are a few notable differences. These include a domestic 100mm gun, an elongated hull, and almost double the frontal armor. This has the side effect of significantly affecting mobility, as the engine is the same as that on the T-55A. Approximately 100-200 (sources differ) were exported to Iraq through Egypt, who may have also used them briefly before sending them on to Iraq, though they were not well-liked and were retired rather quickly.
- Main Armament: 100mm A308
- Armor: 320-20mm
- Top Speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Crew: 4
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M47【PK】
Battle Rating: 7.3
The M47 was never very popular in US service. It lasted only a short time before being replaced by the much more capable M48. Despite this, it has seen heavy use by international customers, including Pakistan. Receiving 304 through the Military Assistance Program in the mid 1950s, the M47 (and the upgraded M47M) made up the bulk of the Pakistani armored forces at the outset of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, replacing the M4 Sherman. Unfortunately, they did not fare well against Indian Centurions and AMX-13s.
- Main Armament: 90mm M36
- Armor: 121-25mm
- Top Speed: 49 km/h (30 mph)
- Crew: 5
M47M【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.7
Another user of the M47 and M47M is Iran, having obtained theirs in the late 1960s and using them to this day (albeit in limited and modified forms). The M47M, the more common of the two in their arsenal, featured elements from the M60 which improved its combat performance, such as the engine and FCS. The hull machine gun has been removed, as well as the machine gunner, making room for more ammunition.
- Main Armament: 90mm M36
- Armor: 121-25mm
- Top Speed: 56 km/h (35 mph)
- Crew: 4
Centurion Mk. 5/1【IQ】
Battle Rating: 7.3
Forming the main component of the Iraqi Army’s tank force in the 1950s and 60s, the Centurion Mk. 5/1 is a powerful and capable tank. Though Iraqi models never saw combat, they were well-liked in service. Unlike the Australian version in-game, the Iraqi models were not equipped with an IR spotlight.
- Main Armament: 84mm OQF 20-pdr
- Armor: 152-5mm
- Top Speed: 35 km/h (21 mph)
- Crew: 4
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Aghareb【IR】
Battle Rating: 6.7
Iran is no stranger to peculiar prototype AFVs. As part of their efforts to expand domestic tank design and production, many one-off or limited-run vehicles have been produced as experiments or to test the limits of new designs. In 2015, the Aghareb was unveiled, combining a modified BTR-60 hull with a new turret housing the gun (and mantlet) from an M47. Visually, it appears very sloppy and hastily built, and it is believed not to have entered service, but it was another big step for domestic Iranian vehicle production.
- Main Armament: 90mm M36
- Armor: 74-5mm (based on M47 mantlet and BTR-60PB hull)
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 4
EE-9 Cascavel M4【IQ】
Battle Rating: 7.3
One of the most numerous armored cars in the Iraqi Army prior to the Iran-Iraq War, the Brazilian EE-9 Cascavel (Rattlesnake) was a highly mobile, heavily armed wheeled vehicle with roots in the M8 Greyhound. Equipped with a 90mm Cockerill Mk.3 (produced locally as the EC-90), it fired HEAT-FS, HESH, and HE rounds, making it excellent for infantry support. They saw service not only against Iran, but also in 1991 and 2003, with the surviving examples being passed on to Iraqi militias.
- Main Armament: 90mm EC-90
- Armor: 16-6mm
- Top Speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Heidar-6【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.3
Another one-off Iranian prototype, this vehicle again makes use of the BTR-60, but without any of the upgrades to the engine or armor. The turret has been swapped for that of a BMP-1, offering vastly improved support capabilities for the dismounted infantry. It does not have access to the BMP-1P upgrade, meaning smoke grenades and the 9M113 missile will not be available. It does, however, have the option to carry the RAAD, a domestic derivative of the 9M14, which came in both SACLOS and tandem-charge variants, which could be researched as modifications.
- Main Armament: 73mm 2A28 “Grom”
- Armor: 23-5mm
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 3
Heidar-7【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.3
Perhaps the weirdest of the three BTR-60-based Iranian vehicles (and the hardest to balance), the Heidar-7 is equipped with a remotely-controlled and stabilized ZU-23 turret as well as ERA on just about every surface. While the usefulness of Kontakt-1 on such thin armor is questionable, it nevertheless is a unique concept and will provide an interesting experience in-game.
- Main Armament: 23mm 2A13
- Armor: 9-5mm + Kontakt-1
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) (Presumed)
- Crew: 2
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Battar【PK】
Battle Rating: 6.7
An interesting prototype tank destroyer from Pakistan, the Battar was unveiled in the early 2000s and was seen in a few military parades, but never went into mass production. Consisting of a locally built M113 mounting a pair of 106mm recoilless rifles along with a laser rangefinder, it was capable of highly accurate shots when compared to other recoilless rifle vehicles.
- Main Armament: 2x 106mm M40
- Armor: 44-288mm (Aluminum Alloy)
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 3
Raad-1【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.3
Loosely based on the 2S1 Gvozdika but using a domestic hull, the Raad-1 serves as the Iranian Army’s primary light SPH, equipped with a copy of the 122mm 2A31 gun-howitzer found on the 2S1. It can fire the same variety of ammunition, along with APHE and several other types. The hull is derived from the Boragh IFV providing slightly more protection and improved mobility versus a standard 2S1. The fire control system adds a laser rangefinder, improving long-range shots.
- Main Armament: 122mm HM-51
- Armor: 23mm+ (Approximately)
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 4
Raad-2【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.0
Combining elements of the M109, T-72, T-55, and BMP-1, the Raad-2 is the standard long-range howitzer in the Iranian Army, capable of reaching distances of over 30 km. It is equipped with a semi-automatic loading system, increasing the rate of fire and enabling longer periods of continuous fire. It can fire all types of 155mm ammunition, and features a laser rangefinder for precise shots at long distances.
- Main Armament: 155mm HM-44
- Armor: 20mm Maximum
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
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BTR-94【IQ】
Battle Rating: 7.0
Following the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, Ukraine began work on numerous domestic armored vehicles, most of which were derived from existing Soviet designs. In the wheeled APC department, one vehicle developed was the BTR-94. Jordan purchased 50 examples in 1999 which served out their time before being donated to the Iraqi National Guard in 2004. Equipped with the BAU-23x2 combat module, the BTR-94 features two 23mm cannons along with an air/ground search-only radar. Though it has no track function, this still gives it an advantage in spotting both aircraft and tanks.
- Main Armament: 2x 23mm 2A7M
- Armor: 23-6mm (Plus Kevlar spall liner)
- Top Speed: 85 km/h (52 mph)
- Crew: 3
Mesbah-1【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.0
Not willing to be outdone in the crazy department for any branch of their military, Iran has developed what may be the wildest anti-aircraft gun system in recent years by attaching four ZU-23-2s together and linking them to a modern fire control system, and mounting it to an IVECO heavy truck. It is also available in a towed static mount, and can link to electro-optical sights and radar, though the truck mount only carries the former onboard. The rate of fire is 4000 RPM.
- Main Armament: 8x 23mm 2A13
- Armor: None
- Top Speed: Unsure (Engine not known, but it is a heavy truck)
- Crew: 2 (Likely)
Seraj Sadegh-10【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.7
Essentially a reverse-engineered Oerlikon GDF twin 35mm anti-aircraft gun mounted to the back of a modified heavy truck, the Seraj Sadegh-10 was an experimental prototype utilizing modified Western technology. The gun itself, known as the Samavat, has gone into service as a towed AA gun. It is capable of using radar and/or electro-optical sights, though there is no built-in radar on the self-propelled version.
- Main Armament: 2x 35mm Samavat
- Armor: Negligible
- Top Speed: Unsure (Again, engine not known, assume average heavy truck speeds)
- Crew: 7 (Approximately, may be lower)
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Tosan【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.0
As a consequence of using the FV101 Scorpion into the 21st century, Iran has had to keep them updated in order to maintain their usefulness. In the late 1990s, a program was initiated to both upgrade existing Scorpions and to build new tanks using this design, but with improved characteristics. The result was the Tosan, which swapped the 76mm gun for a 90mm, likely derived from captured Iraqi EE-9 Cascavel armored cars.
- Main Armament: 90mm Cockerill Mk. III Copy
- Armor: 12mm (Aluminum)
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) (Assumed)
- Crew: 3
BMD-1【IQ】
Battle Rating: 7.3
The first-ever airborne IFV designed by the USSR, the BMD-1 functioned as scaled-down BMP-1, capable of being airdropped to give the VDV improved armored support. Being smaller and less armored made it significantly lighter, making it perfect for high-speed assaults over rough ground. Iraq needed a vehicle capable of this, and so purchased a large amount. Armed the exact same way as the BMP-1, albeit with one fewer missile and no autoloader, it could also equip the P upgrade to swap the 9M14 missile for the better 9M113.
- Main Armament: 73mm 2A28 Grom
- Armor: 23-6mm (Aluminum)
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Crew: 4
Raad-2M【IR】
Battle Rating: 7.7
Slightly decreasing overall horsepower but improving reliability, the Raad-2M swaps the T-72-sourced V-84MS engine for a newer Ukrainian 5TDF diesel. It can be distinguished from a standard Raad-2 by the large, side-mounted exhaust near the front-right of the vehicle. This is the only difference.
- Main Armament: 155mm HM-44
- Armor: 20mm Maximum
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 3
AMX-30S【PK】(Squadron)
Battle Rating: 7.7
The first squadron tank in the tree, the AMX-30S was a tank operated by Pakistani soldiers, though was never part of Pakistan’s army. They were used by the 12th Khalid bin Walid Brigade in Saudi Arabia as part of a military agreement signed in the early 1980s. These Pakistani soldiers served in Saudi Arabia until around 1990, returning home just before the beginning of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
- Main Armament: 105mm CN-105-F1
- Armor: 79-8mm
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 4
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Type 69-II【IQ】
Battle Rating: 8.3
A vast improvement over the original Type 69, the Type 69-II made up a large portion of the Iraqi armored forces for the Iran-Iraq War, Gulf War, and Iraq War. As time went on, it became less and less capable of defeating the opponents it faced, but the remaining vehicles are still in service with Iraq to this day, being used against insurgent groups such as ISIS.
- Main Armament: 100mm Type 69-II
- Armor: 200-30mm
- Top Speed: 51 km/h (31 mph)
- Crew: 4
T-55 Enigma【IQ】
Battle Rating: 8.7
Sensing the need to upgrade the older tanks in their arsenal, Iraq initiated a number of programs following the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War. One of these was tasked with developing an armor upgrade for T-55 and Type 59 MBTs. This resulted in the Enigma, a set of enormous composite armor panels placed around the tank’s hull and turret. While they indeed added substantial protection capable of stopping a variety of ATGMs, they were also extremely heavy and drastically reduced both mobility and turret rotation speed.
- Main Armament: 100mm D-10T2S
- Armor: 200-20mm + Enigma composite armor (Aluminum, rubber, steel, air, repeat 4-6 times)
- Top Speed: ~40 km/h (24 mph) (Extra armor increases weight by approx. 5 tons)
- Crew: 4
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Al-Kafil-1【IQ】
Battle Rating: 8.7
Despite being an extremely old tank, the Type 59 remains in Iraqi service, being used in second-line duties across the nation. In an effort to keep them up to date, the Al-Kafil-1 upgrade package was introduced in 2014, adding extra armor, ERA, a remotely controlled M2HB .50 caliber machine gun, thermal sights, a laser rangefinder, and more. Unfortunately, Iraqi industry was unable to produce more than a single prototype, so the Type 59s remain in their base form.
- Main Armament: 100mm Type 59
- Armor: 200-20mm + ERA, extra steel plates, RPG chains
- Top Speed: ~45 km/h (27 mph) (Extra protection increases weight)
- Crew: 4
Type 72Z【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.7
Going by several names (Type 72Z, T-72Z, Safir-74), this tank is not related to the T-72, despite what some names may suggest. It is, in fact, an Iranian upgrade package to the T-55 and Type 59 MBTs. It is a complete overhaul, adding a new 105mm gun, ERA, an upgraded engine, and a brand new FCS from Slovenia. It has allowed the Iranian T-55s and Type 59s to remain useful in modern service, and it is locally produced in Sudan as the Al-Zubair 1.
- Main Armament: 105mm M68
- Armor: 200-20mm + ERA and sideskirts
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
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Asad Babil【IQ】
Battle Rating: 9.3
Essentially a locally constructed T-72M1 kit with slight modifications, the Asad Babil came out of the embargoes placed on Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War. T-72M and M1 knock-down kits were smuggled in from Czechoslovakia and Poland and assembled at the Taji Tank Factory. Some of these tanks featured an additional armor plate on the upper glacis, new rubber side skirts, and a Chinese IR dazzler pod mounted to the left side of the turret. These tanks were known as the “Asad Babil”, or “Lion of Babylon”.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M
- Armor: 400-20mm (Front 16mm plate replaced by 30mm cast plate with air gap, rear armor increased to 45mm, rubber side skirts)
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 3
Type 85-IIAP【PK】
Battle Rating: 9.7
After taking significant losses in the 1965 and 1971 wars against India and seeing T-72s enter Indian service in the 1980s, Pakistan came to the conclusion that a major overhaul of their own armored force was needed. After initially considering the M1 Abrams, the death of their Prime Minister caused Pakistan to shift to China, resulting in a collaborative effort modifying the Type 85-II specifically for their needs. The Type 85 represented a huge shift in Chinese tank design, being the first tank to move away from simply copying Soviet designs and into a truly domestic form. With a welded turret and 125mm gun, it remains in service to this day.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M-derivative
- Armor: Welded steel and composite with slat armor and rubber side skirts, possible 372-30mm equivalent base protection
- Top Speed: 57 km/h (35 mph)
- Crew: 3
Al-Zarrar【PK】
Battle Rating: 9.7
Iran and Iraq are far from the only nations to develop upgrades for the T-55 and Type 59. Pakistan has, for a long time, used both models in their arsenal, with many stock examples still in service today. Primarily using the Type 59, an extensive upgrade package known as the Al-Zarrar was introduced in the early 2000s, putting it on par with many modern MBTs. With a 125mm smoothbore gun, ERA, composite armor, a semi-automatic loader, new engine, and highly advanced THETIS fire control system.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M-derivative
- Armor: 200-20mm + extra welded steel, ERA, side skirts
- Top Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph)
- Crew: 4
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M48A5T1【TR】
Battle Rating: 8.0
In an effort to keep their M48 tanks up to modern standards, Turkey initiated the M48A5T1 program. This was similar to other late-life M48 upgrades, and added a 105mm gun, the M60’s engine, a modernized FCS, and smoke launchers, among other things. These upgrades would be further enhanced later down the line as the M48A5T2.
- Main Armament: 105mm M68T1
- Armor: 200-12mm
- Top Speed: 48 km/h (29 mph)
- Crew: 4
Tiam【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.3
A peculiar creation by the Iranian Defense Industries Organization, the Tiam represents the final step in a series of experimental prototypes designed to extend the life of M47 tanks in Iranian service. The Tiam uses the hull of an M47M, the turret of a Type 59, and a copy of the 105mm M68 gun. In addition, it has composite and ERA, and has the ability to fire modified Ukrainian Kombat GL-ATGMs. This strange hodgepodge has been seen on numerous parades, and may have entered service.
- Main Armament: 105mm M68
- Armor: 200-22mm + ERA, composite, rubber side skirts
- Top Speed: 48 km/h (29 mph)
- Crew: 4
M48A5T2【TR】
Battle Rating: 8.7
A further upgrade from the previous M48A5T1, this brought new APFSDS ammunition and the fire control system from the M60A3 (TTS), providing the gunner with thermal sights and a laser rangefinder. A new low-profile cupola was also added, reducing the height of the tank, as well as improved M60-style tracks. These continue to serve to this day in the Turkish Army.
- Main Armament: 105mm M68T1
- Armor: 200-12mm
- Top Speed: 48 km/h (29 mph)
- Crew: 4
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Mobarez【IR】
Battle Rating: 9.0
The Chieftain has played a crucial role in the development of the Iranian armored forces ever since the early 1970s when they became the first-ever user of the tank. Both the Mk. 3P and Mk. 5P served in the Imperial Iranian Army before being incorporated into the new army following the revolution in 1979. After experience gained during the Iran-Iraq War, issues were noted. One of these problems was with the engine, which was abysmal. The Mobarez upgrade swapped it for the more powerful engine from the T-72, as well as improving the FCS.
- Main Armament: 120mm L11A5
- Armor: 250-13mm
- Top Speed: ~52 km/h (32 mph)
- Crew: 4
Shir 1【IR】
Battle Rating: 9.3
Designed as the follow-up to Iranian Chieftains, the Shir 1 (Lion 1) improved on the proven Chieftain design, upgrading the engine, fire control system, and compatible ammunition. This would allow Iran to remain competitive with a tank made just for them. Unfortunately for everyone involved, after the revolution, Britain was no longer willing to sell equipment to Iran. This left Iran without a new tank and Britain with several hundred brand new tanks. Thankfully, Jordan stepped in and offered to buy them, and they were renamed Khalid.
- Main Armament: 120mm L11A5
- Armor: 250-13mm
- Top Speed: 56 km/h (34 mph)
- Crew: 4
Leopard 1T (1A1)【TR】
Battle Rating: 9.0
As part of their efforts to keep older tanks in service as long as possible, Turkey has refitted their Leopard 1A1 and 1A3 tanks with the all-new VOLKAN fire control system. Thermal sights, mirrored gunner controls for the commander, updated sensors, and a fully digital computer system all became standard-issue, along with modern ammunition.
- Main Armament: 105mm L7A3
- Armor: 100-15mm
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 3
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ACV-300 Adnan【TR】
Battle Rating: 7.7
The Turkish ACV-15 was developed as a replacement for the hundreds of American-made M113 APCs in Turkish service. Based on the AIFV, itself an American derivative of the M113, it offers improvements across the board, including better armor, mobility, and more modern systems. It has been adopted by a number of nations, including Malaysia, who have had many of theirs equipped with the Turkish FNSS Sharpshooter turret. This version is known as the ACV-300 Adnan in Malaysian service.
- Main Armament: 25mm M242 Bushmaster
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 3
Akrep II 90【TR】
Battle Rating: 7.7
Designed as an extremely fast multirole armored car, the Turkish Akrep II builds on the success of the Akrep I, offering even more versatility than before. The fire support variant is armed with the John Cockerill 90mm Mk. 3 gun, capable of firing not only HEAT-FS, HESH, and HE, but also APFSDS, making it extremely potent. While there is next to no armor, a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph), gunner thermals, and a laser rangefinder more than make up for it.
- Main Armament: 90mm Cockerill Mk. 3
- Armor: Negligible
- Top Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Makran【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.3
Vastly overshadowed by its wheeled brethren, the BTR-50 played an important role in the development of tracked APCs for the Soviet Union. Based on the PT-76, it offered improved mobility through rough and marshy terrain when compared to its wheeled counterparts, making it a prime choice for Iran. Many years later, the Makran IFV was developed using it as a base, mounting a remote-controlled turret with a 2A42 30mm autocannon.
- Main Armament: 30mm 2A42
- Armor: 13-7mm + additional thin steel plates
- Top Speed: 44 km/h (27 mph) (Engine is claimed to be upgraded, no available specs)
- Crew: 3
BMP-2 Zuljenah【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.7
The BMP-2 makes up a significant portion of the IFVs in Iranian use, and over time they have been upgraded in order to remain viable against modern threats. One of these upgrades is the Zuljenah, which exchanges the 9M113 Konkurs missile launcher for the Dehlavieh, a locally-produced copy of the 9M133 Kornet. Only one launcher is present, but it still provides the newly-upgraded BMP-2 with a vastly-improved ATGM selection, as well as thermal sights for the gunner.
- Main Armament: 30mm 2A42
- Armor: 30-5mm
- Top Speed: 66 km/h (41 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Viper【PK】
Battle Rating: 9.0
Armed with the Slovakian Turra 30 remote turret and based on a modified M113, the Viper represents Pakistan’s newest efforts to develop a domestic IFV. Fully equipped to handle any modern battlefield threat, it carries a 30mm autocannon, two 9M113 Konkurs missile launchers, and a 12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun. Thermal sights and a laser rangefinder complete the armament, while composite armor guards against 14.mm AP rounds.
- Main Armament: 30mm 2A42
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4
- Top Speed: 62 km/h (38 mph)
- Crew: 3
BTR-4E【IQ】
Battle Rating: 9.0
Despite a rather shaky start due to low-quality and rusty hulls being delivered in the first batch, Iraq now operates over 200 BTR-4E wheeled IFVs, having successfully used them against ISIS and other terrorist groups. Theirs are armed with the BM-7 Parus turret, which is equipped with a 30mm cannon, two 9M113 Konkurs missile launchers, a 30mm grenade launcher, and a coaxial light machine gun.
- Main Armament: 30mm ZTM-1
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 3-5 (optional add-on armor)
- Top Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
- Crew: 3
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9P133 Malyutka-P【IQ】
Battle Rating: 8.0
One of the many variants of the BRDM-2 scout car, the 9P133 was a missile-based tank destroyer which carried up to 18 9M14 Malyutka missiles, with 6 ready to fire. The version used by Iraq was compatible with later upgraded missiles featuring SACLOS guidance and improved penetration. These were used through all three Iraqi conflicts, though all have been retired by now.
- Main Armament: 9K11P Launch System (6x 9M14 Malyutka)
- Armor: 14-2mm
- Top Speed: 100 km/h (60 mph)
- Crew: 2
M3 VTT TH【IQ】
Battle Rating: 8.3
Another missile carrier used by Iraq, this time from France and equipped with the HOT missile. 4 are on the launcher, with a further 10 inside. These were purchased alongside the similarly-constructed AML armored cars, which shared a majority of parts with the M3. It also has the advantage of a 360-degree rotatable turret, something the 9P133 lacks.
- Main Armament: UTM-800 Launch System (4x HOT)
- Armor: 12mm Maximum
- Top Speed: 90 km/h (56 mph)
- Crew: 3
Maaz【PK】
Battle Rating: 8.7
Pakistan has been a longtime user of the American M113 and, like many other nations, has begun domestic production of it. As time has gone on, various modifications and upgrades have been incorporated, resulting in the Talha - a Pakistani APC only loosely based on the original platform. The Talha has its own fair share of variants, one of which is the Maaz. Carrying a launcher for the Baktar-Shikan ATGM - a domestic copy of the Chinese HJ-8 - the Maaz serves as one of the primary anti-tank vehicles in the Pakistani Army.
- Main Armament: Baktar-Shikan
- Armor: 44-32mm (Aluminum)
- Top Speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Crew: 4
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KORKUT【TR】
Battle Rating: 8.7
Developed as part of a larger program to modernize Turkish anti-air systems, the KORKUT has replaced the M42 Duster as the low-level SPAAG in Turkish service. Using two 35mm cannons with ATOM programmable airburst ammunition (similar to AHEAD) and a full radar and sensor suite (search and track), it is likely to remain in service for many years.
- Main Armament: 2x 35mm Oerlikon KDC-02
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4 (Laminated steel and aluminum)
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 3
M113A2 (Anza/KPV)【PK】
Battle Rating: 9.0
An interesting prototype SPAA from Pakistan, this vehicle features a turret which combines two KPV 14.5mm heavy machine guns and four launchers for Anza MANPADS. The Anza is a Pakistani design loosely based on the Chinese HN-5 and QW-1, themselves derivatives of the Strela-2 and Igla, respectively. Several examples were built and tested, but it never went into service. As a result, it has no official name, but I’ve chosen one which follows War Thunder’s naming conventions.
- Main Armament: 4x Anza
- Armor: 40-30mm (Aluminum)
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 3
ATILGAN PMSS【TR】
Battle Rating: 9.3
Another layer of air defense in the modern Turkish Army, the ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger System features eight FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS and one M2HB .50 caliber heavy machine gun in a remote turret with a laser rangefinder, IRST, and thermal sights mounted on the Turkish-built M113A1T2. These additional fire control enhancements allow it to engage threats at a much greater distance than with the MANPADS alone.
- Main Armament: 8x FIM-92 Stinger
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4
- Top Speed: 67 km/h (42 mph)
- Crew 3
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Sabalan【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.0
A precursor to the Tiam, the Sabalan is also based on the M47M, using a different turret closer in design to the original, though still featuring the same 105mm gun. While not pursued, it allowed for research and testing to pave the way for the Tiam to exist, and it is an important stepping-stone in Iranian domestic armor development.
- Main Armament: 105mm M68
- Armor: 121-25mm
- Top Speed: 56 km/h (35 mph)
- Crew: 4
Ch'ŏnma【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.3
Following the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the majority of Western countries severed ties with Iran, no longer wishing to export military equipment to the now theocratic nation. This left Iran in a difficult situation, forcing them to turn to the USSR, China, and North Korea for supplies. The Ch’ŏnma tank, a locally-produced North Korean T-62 copy, was one of the vehicles delivered to Iran, with 150 examples joining the Iranian Army in the early 1980s. The only real difference is the use of a 14.5mm KPVT as the roof-mounted AA machine gun, a trend which would continue on the majority of North Korean tanks.
- Main Armament: 115mm U-5TS
- Armor: 240-20mm
- Top Speed: 51 km/h (31 mph)
- Crew: 4
Samsam【IR】
Battle Rating: 8.3
The other primary Western MBT serving alongside the Chieftain during the Iran-Iraq War, the M60 has been in Iranian service since the reign of the Shah. In 2013, the Samsam upgrade package was unveiled as a way to keep Iranian M60A1s useful in modern times. It added a new FCS, ERA, IR dazzlers, and a new commander’s sight. It may have gone into service, though this has not been confirmed.
- Main Armament: 105mm M68
- Armor: 215-20mm + ERA
- Top Speed: 49 km/h (30 mph)
- Crew: 4
ACV-SW【TR】
Battle Rating: 8.7
One of the less-successful offshoots of the Turkish ACV program, the ACV-SW was designed as an export-market IFV/light tank using the ACV-S (a lengthened and up-armored ACV-15) and the turret from the BMP-3. It features some upgrades over the standard BMP-3, such as a separate sight for the commander, but is otherwise very similar, aside from the reduced mobility and enlarged size of the hull. It has not seen any customers so far.
- Main Armament: 100mm 2A70
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4-6 (Optional armor package)
- Top Speed: 75 km/h (46 mph)
- Crew: 3
Zulfiqar 1【IR】
Battle Rating: 9.3
The first in a series of fully domestic Iranian designs, the Zulfiqar 1 marked a vast leap forward in both Iranian tank design and Iranian domestic military production as a whole. It combined elements from both Western and Eastern tanks to create something totally new, and it enabled Iran to study how tanks are designed and built from the ground up, giving them vital information to use on future projects. Armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun with a T-72-style autoloader, the Zulfiqar 1 is currently in service, though sources differ as to how many.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46
- Armor: Classified (M60-based hull, T-72-style turret, composite armor present)
- Top Speed: 69 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
T-72S【IR】
Battle Rating: 9.7
Making up a significant part of the Iranian tanks currently in service, as well as much of the domestic design language going forward, the T-72S was first produced locally in Iran in 1991. Being the export model of the T-72B, it is slightly downgraded from its parent vehicle, with fewer ERA tiles 10mm less armor on the front, and a reduced quality FCS.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M
- Armor: 600-20mm + ERA
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Type 85UG【PK】
Battle Rating: 10.0
In an effort to keep the Type 85-IIAP up to modern standards, the Type 85UG modernization was introduced in 2019. This incorporated technologies from the Al-Khalid MBT, such as a faster autoloader, new thermal sights, smoke launchers, and more. It can also make use of newer ammunition.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M Derivative
- Armor: Classified construction, 372-30mm equivalent base protection (Welded steel, composite, ERA)
- Top Speed: 52 km/h (32 mph)
- Crew: 3
Zulfiqar 3【IR】
Battle Rating: 10.0
The final model in the Zulfiqar family of tanks, the 3rd version takes significant visual influence from the M1 Abrams, though internally uses weapons design from the T-72B. It represents the ultimate mashup of Soviet and American armor designs, and is in full service with the Iranian Army.
- Main Armament: 125mm HN-50
- Armor: Classified (Composite, steel, and Kontakt-5-derived ERA)
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
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T-90S【IQ】
Battle Rating: 10.3
Purchased after taking significant losses with the M1A1 Abrams, as well as finding them difficult to maintain and running afoul of the US contract signed upon purchase, Iraq turned to Russia, buying 73 T-90S and SK MBTs. Similar to the T-90 Bhishma and a slight improvement over the T-90A, these T-90s lack Shtora and instead feature more ERA on the turret face, improving protection and not really losing anything in the process.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M-5
- Armor: 180-30mm RHA + Composite, add-on high-hardness steel, Kontakt-5 ERA
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 3
Karrar【IR】
Battle Rating: 10.7
Representing the pinnacle of modern Iranian domestic tank design, the Karrar essentially takes the T-72S and upgrades it to near T-90M standards. While the armament, turret, engine, and ERA/composite are all improved, the base hull armor is still that of the T-72S, a reduced-quality export model of the original T-72B. This has the effect of reduced protection when compared to other similar MBTs, but otherwise the Karrar is there to compete with the best.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M
- Armor: Classified T-90-style turret, T-72S hull
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
Al-Khalid【PK】
Battle Rating: 10.7
After partnering with China on a new tank, dubbed the Type 90-II, Pakistan soon became the sole developer after China dropped out in favor of their Type 96. The Type 90-II was further upgraded with modern Western components and renamed as Al-Khalid, becoming the newest MBT in Pakistani service when it was introduced in 2001. Its success led China to take interest once more, and in their hands it was worked into the MBT-2000/VT1.
- Main Armament: 125mm ZPT98
- Armor: 220-20mm + Composite + AORAK ERA
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Shir 2【UK/IR】
Battle Rating: 10.0
Intended as the next tank for the Imperial Iranian Army, Shir 2 was developed as a total upgrade to Shir 1, incorporating so many upgrades and improvements that it effectively became a brand-new design. Perhaps one of the most important aspects was the new turret with “Chobham” composite armor, renamed “Pageant” to avoid export restrictions imposed by the United States. When the Iranian Revolution took place in 1979, both it and the Shir 1 programs were halted due to sanctions. However, Shir 2 was resumed by the UK as a replacement for the failed MBT-80 program, resulting in the Challenger main battle tank.
- Main Armament: 120mm L11A5
- Armor: Rolled and cast steel + “Pageant” (Chobham) composite armor
- Top Speed: 56 km/h (35 mph)
- Crew: 4
M60T【TR】
Battle Rating: 10.0
As one of the few remaining operators of the M60 tank in front-line service, Turkey has had to develop several upgrade packages to keep them at modern standards. The first of these began life as the Israeli M60 Sabra II, an extension of the Magach family of tanks. Turkey adopted it as the M60T, integrating a whole host of upgrades to their existing fleet. These included a 120mm gun, heaps of composite and reactive armor, a new 1000HP engine, and a much more advanced FCS.
- Main Armament: 120mm MG253
- Armor: 230-13mm + Composite, NERA, Slat armor
- Top Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph)
- Crew: 4
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M1A1M【IQ】
Battle Rating: 11.0
Taking the saying “if you can’t beat em, join em” to heart, the new Iraqi government agreed to purchase around 295 of them between 2008 and 2014. These tanks have become an integral part of the Iraqi Army, serving primarily in the 9th Armored Division against ISIS and Kurdish forces, though not to the same success as American M1s. The specific versions sold to Iraq are similar to those given to Ukraine, in that they lack DU armor, lack a CITV, and have older, lower-quality thermal sights.
- Main Armament: 120mm M256
- Armor: Steel + Composite
- Top Speed: 68 km/h (42 mph)
- Crew: 4
Leopard 2A4T1【TR】
Battle Rating: 11.0
Until the initiation of the Altay tank program in the early 2000s, the Leopard 2A4 was the most modern tank in the Turkish arsenal. With its 120mm NATO-standard main gun, it offered a significant upgrade in firepower and protection over the previous M60 and Leopard 1 tanks. Even so, it has begun to show its age, and the Leopard 2A4T1 upgrade package has been installed on 40 of them to upgrade their protection. Composite, ERA, and slat armor are all present in different locations as part of this upgrade, but nothing else has been changed, leaving the tank somewhat less mobile due to the increased weight.
- Main Armament: 120mm Rh-120 L/44
- Armor: Steel + Composite (internal and external), ERA, Slat armor
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 4
M60TM【TR】
Battle Rating: 11.0
An update to the existing M60T modification package, this takes it to the most advanced level it could possibly reach. Now using all Turkish components, the M60TM adds numerous new systems, including a remotely controlled 12.7mm machine gun, a domestic surveillance and vision system, a telescoping periscope for the commander, and the PULAT hard-kill APS, among others. These upgrades have been applied to all existing M60Ts, allowing them to remain as front-line tanks.
- Main Armament: 120mm MG253
- Armor: 230-13mm + Composite, NERA, Slat armor, PULAT Hard-kill APS
- Top Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph)
- Crew: 4
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BMP-3M【IQ】
Battle Rating: 9.3
Acquired at the same time as the T-90S and SK tanks, the BMP-3M is one of Iraq’s most numerous current IFVs. The upgrades over the original BMP-3 are not insignificant, including an autoloader for the ATGMs, a new 600 (possibly 660) horsepower engine, slat armor all around the vehicle, and a vastly improved FCS. Thermal sights are now present for the gunner, with higher quality night sights for the commander and driver.
- Main Armament: 100mm 2A70
- Armor: 70-15mm + Add-on steel, Slat armor
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Arma 8x8 (MIZRAK-30 L-UMTAS)【TR】
Battle Rating: 9.7
One of the latest multipurpose armored platforms from Turkey is the Arma. Available in both 8x8 and 6x6 versions, it can make use of a wide variety of turrets, enabling it to serve in a multitude of roles. One such turret is the MIZRAK-30, a domestic turret armed with the 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II cannon. Later versions are capable of launching the extremely powerful L-UMTAS laser-guided anti-tank missile which can mount either a tandem HEAT or thermobaric warhead.
- Main Armament: 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II
- Armor: STANAG 49 Level 4
- Top Speed: 105 km/h (65 mph)
- Crew: 3
Tulpar (SAMSON Mk.II)【TR】
Battle Rating: 10.3
The Tulpar is a modern heavy IFV platform capable of mounting many different turrets, making it ideal for the export market. As such, Kazakhstan is currently considering several turret options to make it their next IFV. One of the leading selections is the Israeli SAMSON Mk.II (found in-game on the Vilkas), armed with the 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II cannon and two launchers for SPIKE-LR fire-and-forget missiles. It is one of the turrets suggested by OTOKAR - the company behind Tulpar - in their export literature as pairing well with the chassis.
- Main Armament: 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4 (turret), Level 5 (Hull)
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
Kaplan MT【TR】
Battle Rating: 10.7
Initially developed in conjunction with Indonesia to replace their Scorpion 90 light tanks, the Kaplan MT (Medium Tank), known as the Harimau in Indonesia, combines the Cockerill 3105 turret with a Turkish hull to produce a highly capable and modern light/medium tank. It features modular composite and reactive armor which can, in its full configuration, block 30mm APDS from the front and 25mm APDS from the sides. It is also equipped with the PULAT hard-kill APS, though Indonesia chose not to utilize this feature. It remains as part of the tank for other future customers, and as such will be included in the suggestion.
- Main Armament: 105mm Cockerill 3105
- Armor: Steel + Composite (STANAG 4569 Level 5) + PULAT Hard-kill APS
- Top Speed: 78 km/h (48 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Pirooz【IR】
Battle Rating: 9.0
Taking significant inspiration from the Russian Kornet-D, the Pirooz is a modern Iranian missile carrier based on the Aras military truck. It contains one retractable quad launcher for Dehlavieh ATGMs, an Iranian licensed copy of the 9M133 Kornet. Thanks to its special two-channel laser guidance system, it can guide two missiles to one target at the same time, fired only a split second apart. This is designed to counter hard-kill active protection systems, with the second missile hitting before the APS can recharge. There is no armor to speak of, but it makes up for this with extreme mobility and a high-tech FCS.
- Main Armament: 4x Dehlavieh Launchers
- Armor: Negligible
- Top Speed: Not precisely known, may be close to 130 km/h (80 mph) (Top speed of different Aras variant)
- Crew: 2
Kaplan-10 (TMLS)【TR】
Battle Rating: 10.7
Designed to engage any and all armored threats any nation might field, the Kaplan-10 equipped with the Tactical Missile Launch System (TMLS) can carry the UMTAS, L-UMTAS, and OMTAS missiles, as well as CIRIT guided 70mm rockets. Each weapon offers a unique set of characteristics which make it suitable for different applications, and these can be mixed and matched. The TMLS has two pylons which can each accept either two missiles or four rockets. The option to mix and match weapons greatly increases the diversity of this vehicle. In addition, the fire control system is as modern as it gets, with the periscope system enabling advanced fire-behind-cover tactics.
- Main Armament: TMLS Turret (CIRIT rockets, UMTAS missiles, L-UMTAS missiles, OMTAS missiles)
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4-5 (Classified)
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 5
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Roland 2【IQ】
Battle Rating: 10.0
During the 1980s, one of the largest military customers of France was Iraq, and among the many vehicles and weapons they purchased were Roland 2 SAM systems. These, along with the larger Crotale SAM, helped to improve the Iraqi air defenses which, at the time, consisted mainly of much older Soviet systems. Identical to the French tech tree Roland minus the Roland 3 missiles, though for balance they could be included.
- Main Armament: 2x Roland 1/2 (Possibly 3)
- Armor: 30-5mm
- Top Speed: 66 km/h (41 mph)
- Crew: 3
Osa-AKM【IQ】
Battle Rating: 11.3
Providing medium-long-range air defense with 6 extremely powerful radio-guided missiles, the Osa-AKM was an integral part of the Iraqi air defenses going into the Iran-Iraq War. Featuring a massive radar suite and the ability to guide two missiles independently at once, reducing the possibility of jamming or evasion. 50 of these were used by Iraq through both the Iran-Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War. It is also amphibious, though this is of questionable value.
- Main Armament: 6x 9M33/M2/M3
- Armor: Negligible
- Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
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T-72 Khorramshahr【IR】
Battle Rating: 9.7
A curious prototype vehicle coming out of a partnership with Ukraine, this vehicle combines the hull of a T-72M1 with the turret and powerpack of a T-80UD. This gave it vastly improved mobility and firepower, but left the hull comparatively weak. After being seen in a parade, the vehicle disappeared, and as such, not much is known about it. The name is the one used by Oryx and a number of other military intelligence sources, though it is unknown if this is official.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M-1
- Armor: T-72M1 hull + T-80UD turret (Steel, composite, Kontakt-5 ERA)
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 3
T-80UD【PK】(Squadron)
Battle Rating: 10.0
As is tradition, the top tier squadron vehicle is a T-80. Making up a significant portion of the armored forces of Pakistan, 320 T-80UD tanks are currently in service, having first entered in the late 1990s. Though mostly identical to the in-game T-80UD, there are a few minor differences. Firstly, the turret is of the later welded design as seen on the T-84. Second, the engine is now the upgraded 1,200HP 6TD2 diesel. Lastly, the gunner has access to 2nd generation Catherine TI thermal sights.
- Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M-1
- Armor: Steel + Composite, Kontakt-5 ERA
- Top Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Crew: 3
Arma 8x8 (CT-CV 105HP)【TR】
Battle Rating: 10.0
Largely the same as the Finnish vehicle with a similar name, this uses the Turkish Arma 8x8 as the base, mounting the same Cockerill CT-CV 105HP turret with access to the same ammunition. There are some minor differences between the vehicles themselves, but they are minor. It has the option to incorporate hydropneumatic suspension, which could be useful.
- Main Armament: 105mm Cockerill L/50
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4
- Top Speed: 105 km/h (65 mph)
- Crew: 3
Al-Khalid (VARTA)【PK】
Battle Rating: 10.7
One of the experimental prototypes of the Al-Khalid MBT was fitted with the Ukrainian VARTA electro-optical jamming system and sensor suite. This added a laser warning receiver and swapped the ERA on the turret cheeks for two IR dazzlers, similar to Shtora-1 or JD-3. In fact, this is in an almost identical situation to the ZTZ96A (P), wherein it trades extra physical armor for two missile jammers. This was not pursued, however, as passive missile jammers were not seen as useful on the modern battlefield when compared to physical armor.
- Main Armament: 125mm ZPT98
- Armor: 220-20mm + Composite + VARTA Soft-kill APS
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Al-Khalid-I【PK】
Battle Rating: 11.3
The second-newest Pakistani tank, the Al-Khalid-I is a full upgrade to the original Al-Khalid. Every aspect has been upgraded compared to the original, including a faster autoloader with room for longer projectiles, compatibility with FY-4 ERA, new domestically produced machine guns, and a 32-bit digital fire control system with 3rd generation gunner thermals.
- Main Armament: 125mm ZPT98
- Armor: 220-20mm + Composite + AORAK/FY-4 ERA
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 3
Haider【PK】
Battle Rating: 11.7
The newest tank in the Pakistani arsenal, the Haider is the local name for the Chinese VT4/MBT-3000. As it stands right now, the Haider is essentially a license-produced copy with some very minor changes. As time goes on, they are likely to incorporate more and more domestic parts and upgrades, but those in service right now are virtually identical to the VT4A1, excluding the GL-6 hard-kill APS. That is likely to enter service at a later date, however, and as such could be added in the future.
- Main Armament: 125mm ZPT98A
- Armor: Steel + Composite, FY-4/FY-2 ERA
- Top Speed: 71 km/h (44 mph)
- Crew: 3
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Leopard 2NG【TR】
Battle Rating: 11.3
One of the most extensive upgrade packages proposed for the Leopard 2A4 by Turkey, the 2NG (Next Generation) incorporated dozens of upgrades, primarily in the armor and fire control areas. Every position now has access to 3rd generation thermals, and the controls are duplicated across gunner and commander, with even the loader being slightly in the loop. The AMAP armor package adds ceramic-faced composite almost everywhere, and slat armor anywhere else. Many other upgrades are present, but it was not adopted due to budgetary constraints.
- Main Armament: 120mm Rh-120 L/44
- Armor: Steel + Composite (internal), AMAP external ceramic/composite/NERA
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 4
Altay AHT【TR】
Battle Rating: 11.7
Developed as an urban warfare variant of the brand new Turkish Altay MBT by Otokar, the Altay AHT features a dozer blade, extra smoke launchers, extra radio equipment, additional armor, a retractable commander’s surveillance mast, and a special camouflage pattern. While advanced and successful in trials, it was ultimately passed up in favor of a design by BMC.
- Main Armament: 120mm MKE L/55
- Armor: Classified (Steel, ceramic, composite, ERA, NERA)
- Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Crew: 4
Altay T1 (2023)【TR】
Battle Rating: 11.7
Representing the absolute pinnacle of domestic Turkish tank design, this is the Altay as it is going into serial production. Incorporating every piece of advanced technology Turkey has developed for armored fighting vehicles, the Altay T1 will become the next-generation of Turkey’s ground force. Using elements from the K2 Black Panther, including the cannon, boron carbide armor, and powerpack alongside domestic fire control, hard-kill APS, ERA, optics, and more, the Altay T1 is a force to be reckoned with.
- Main Armament: 120mm MKE L/55
- Armor: Classified (Steel, ceramic, composite, ERA, NERA) + AKKOR Hard-kill APS
- Top Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Crew: 4
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Tank Destroyers: N/A
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GÜRZ【TR】
Battle Rating: 11.7
Designed as part of the larger “Steel Dome” air defense program, GÜRZ is a system which offers comparable if not superior performance to the Pantsir-S1. Using one 35mm cannon as found on KORKUT, four short-range MANPADS (Stinger or the Turkish SUNGAR), and four medium-range missiles (HISAR-A IR-homing, BOZDOĞAN IR-homing, or GÖKDOĞAN BVR active radar-homing), it can handle any aerial threat entering the battlefield at any range. And thanks to the advanced radars and IRST system, it can see them before they see it.
- Main Armament: 35mm Oerlikon KDC-02
- Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 2
- Top Speed: 90 km/h (55 mph)
- Crew: 3
Sources
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Modern Conflicts Profile Guide Vol. III: Arab Revolutions and Border Wars by Zachary Sex and Pere Valls
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Modern Conflicts Profile Guide Vol. IV: The Iran-Iraq Wars by Zachary Sex
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At the Forward Edge of Battle: A History of the Pakistan Armored Corps 1938-2016 Volume 1 by Major General Syed Ali Hamid
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At the Forward Edge of Battle: A History of the Pakistan Armored Corps 1938-2016 Volume 2 by Major General Syed Ali Hamid
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Wikipedia
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Military Today (site no longer active)
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Urbanpk.com (site no longer active)
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Various other news articles
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Numerous War Thunder suggestion posts
Special Thanks
I could not have done this without help from people all over the world. First of all I want to extend my deepest thanks to all those in the War Thunder community in general for allowing this to happen, especially everyone here on the forums. Huge thanks to members of the Tank Encyclopedia and Cone of Arc Discord servers, the Turkish Tech Tree project (responsible for most of the Turkish vehicle suggestion posts), and the Sino-Military Research Project Discord server (helping with the Chinese tanks in Pakistani service). You guys have been so supportive of me throughout this process, and I’ve gotten so much helpful feedback from you guys. If I were to tag individuals, I’d be here forever, so let me just say that you all know who you are, and I couldn’t have done this without you!
