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To: C19fan

The 105mm gun would be fairly ineffective against US, NATO, or Russian tanks...the Iranians obviously know this, so they must not have a ground war with the west in mind.

The side skirts look very thin - offering almost zero protection. As a side note, legend has it that the inventor of Chobham armor (the staple of US tanks) initially tried to market it to Iran, with no success.

The mobile AA gun looks more effective. They can shoot and scoot in a hurry...probably even hide them underground near their nuke sites.

Iran will probably start buying nicer toys, now that Barry released a gazillion dollars of assets.


9 posted on 04/18/2016 7:09:18 AM PDT by lacrew
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To: lacrew

I noticed the side skirts were scalloped, must have to
change the wheels out with some regularity.


13 posted on 04/18/2016 7:17:57 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: lacrew

Iraqis and Syrians still have a lot of T0-54/55’s in service.


24 posted on 04/18/2016 9:06:57 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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