Karrar Striker Tank

For years, Iran has avoided developing its own technology by simply copying the most successful weapons from other nations, and it recently put its eyes on one of the world’s most powerful tanks in order to bolster its defenses and deter the West from trying to influence the Islamic country.
The Karr or Striker heavy tank is a highly modified Soviet-era T-7 tank that has been updated with state-of-the-art technology to perform at the same level as the Russian T-90.
Iran claims that its so-called “domestically designed tank” is as powerful as any other main battle tank in the world, and they have built a massive manufacturing industry around it, having allegedly produced over 800 Karr tanks in an aggressive move that seeks to drastically increase their defense capabilities and their technological military prowess.
Several military analysts doubt that the Karrar can perform similarly to the T-90 as the Iranian regime claims, but if only a fraction of what they promise is true, the Middle Eastern nation could grow to become one of the greatest threats to Western democracies…

[@bush_wookie_9606]

It's like when you see a Ferrari drive past you and then later on you see it parked up and realise its a Toyota MR2 with a body kit.

[@thepunisher2988]

and what is wrong with that? Toyota's drivetrain is built like a tank compared to Ferrari.

[@GOWvMatchstick]

except I’d rather have an MR2

[@james_the_darklord]

Ferraris are crap

[@paulbrown3302]

Tf is this comment section ferrari cost more than your house 😂 better than whatever BS you’re driving

[@mjo326]

Exactly!

[@danielmartin7838]

In order to reverse engineer, you have to understand it. It doesn't minimize the achievement necessarily

[@josephgriffin2388]

T.H.I.EV.E.S.

[@danielmartin7838]

@@josephgriffin2388 Reverse engineer the cell phone that's in your hand, prove me wrong

[@paladro]

@@danielmartin7838 how much is the budget?

[@danielmartin7838]

@@Mountain8ear Artillery and or drones can knock em out, too. Not that I would underestimate them, but it's also possible that this isn't as good as they make it out to be. Not to mention, they've not a lot of experience in conducting large scale land warfare where these would be implemented. All that aside, it's a sign of their will to advance their tech. That's a serious threat under their current regime.

[@ahyesiamacarnerd1656]

@@Mountain8ear I mean alborz and zagros mountains exist and they certainly aren't small :/ . The whole country isn't just flat .

[@movingontorealfreedom7305]

I don’t know how a tank can be a danger to any democracies if it isn’t gonna leave Iran.

[@Hallonyancat]

Because KZbin says so

[@sharkusvelarde]

Yep, a paper tiger that will never see it's day.

[@mohsaid]

Propaganda against Iran, they are the Evil and the west are the kind lil angels.... while it's the total opposite

[@HanSolo__]

By taking the entire Iraq.

[@greattribulation1388]

@@HanSolo__yea that’s smart, then have to deal with warfare on open battlefields potentially against an army that destroyed the largest middle eastern army in a ground war that lasted several days.

[@frenchhonhon]

As much as I love the T-90 series, I can't help but be mildly infuriated by 1 major flaw in both the A and M variant (yes, the ammo carousel is also a flaw since it's obviously going to cook off from most hits, but I'm overlooking that) and that is the atrocious *_reverse speed_* of only 4 km/h. If the Iranians managed to give the tank an upgraded transmission that can go faster than that, tactically it's already a huge improvement. However, considering that some Chinese MBTs reverse engineered from the T-72 series maintain the same reverse speed... it's likely that the Karrar Striker still has that 4km reverse speed...

[@sailorf585]

This 'bug' of old soviet T-72 and early T-90 was already fixed on newest T-90M and modern versions of T-72B3M, they both do have new gearbox that provides them with ability to reach reverse speed about 15 km/h or more.

[@HanSolo__]

@@sailorf585 Only a handful of T-90Ms and all T-80s have different than "4km/h" transmissions which allow reversing at speed. All T-72s and all T-90s still use the old transmission. No, it is not an easy feat to pull off.

[@davoodmp6269]

i am iranian This tank is built near my city and seeing these tanks being taken from the roads on trailers and traffic has become our daily work.

[@Jamescamreon]

How about you stop chatting absoloute dung mate.

[@MadeThisStuff]

I mean at this point do you really want a tank that performs at the same level as a T-90?

[@richardextall2002]

Does it have an 'ejector turret' ?

[@bastordd]

hahaahahaha

[@derek8564]

I hear that's all the rage

[@richardbradley2335]

You mean ejector seat...oh wait....

[@cdp200442]

Is that the same T-90F we see getting it’s own space mission ..after it blows skyward..

[@chandra_himanshu]

Well its problem of Russian tactics..otherwise Ukraine is using similar soviet tanks in much better way.

[@stephenbesley3177]

@@chandra_himanshu You're right. Also, there are tanks that suit certain roles and environments. I'm thinking of the various medium designs; the Israeli Merkava and the many wheeled designs.

[@Nbmstr2000]

Or M1 Abraham Who made piercing by old RPG 7

[@theattack7630]

Hahah with saudi arab Abram

[@ascod5421]

Same with leopard in Syria

[@briantatro7493]

Upgraded with some black spray paint. State of the art.

[@HubertofLiege]

And oil leaks

[@kolinmartz]

@@HubertofLiege the spray paint is to hide oil stains

[@HubertofLiege]

@@kolinmartz there was one picture with two big oil stains on the ground

[@forcedanonymity1791]

That’s an expensive option. $124.90 in Krylon flat black is nothing to sneeze at.

[@kolinmartz]

@@forcedanonymity1791 it’s exotic coatings too. It’s French. I believe it’s pronounced “Cree lohn”

[@rookie_hero8682]

Reminds me of their scary stealth fighter!

[@anguswaterhouse9255]

Yeah, “terrifying”

[@bloodyxombie]

I live in Iran and know how retarded our fascist Islamic regime is. Their military technology and capabilities are laughable at best. Gladly, there is a revolution going here in the past 40 days or so and this regime will soon fall after 43 years of domestic tyranny, brutality and state-sponsored terrorism worldwide.

[@jaymac7203]

More like a Toyota with a ferrari body kit lol don't forget who built it they steal everything!

[@danielescobar7618]

​@@jaymac7203 Pontiac fierro. Toyota MR2 is great and proud.

[@mbc6008]

How could we forget the plywood F-313???? 🤡💩🌎👀

[@MrPapamaci88]

-Moooom, I want a T-90! -We have T-90 at home already! *_T-90 at home: Karrar_*

[@rosy5242]

What's wrong with karrar it's similar to t-90 but it's more developed then t-90

[@kindnuguz]

@@rosy5242 Reverse engineering ? what's wrong with that? Ahhh right, it's called theft \ stealing \ robbery

[@digisgt2000]

@@kindnuguz it is mean that you know nothing about the history, most of the west and the east super power technologies has stolen from Germany in ww2 , so we the Persians have a proverb that say:" theft that steal something from a theft is the king theft". \

[@kindnuguz]

​@@digisgt2000 what history don't I know about ? I wasn't saying anything about history.. I was referring to morals. But if I'm not mistaking the belief in karma don't exist either ? or am I wrong

[@markhodge7]

Air superiority trumps any armored force. Rommel learned that lesson. Lack of it is what Russia is experiencing. If you can see it, you can kill it. Birds eye view always brings the advantage.

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

If it's anything like the tanks currently being used in the Ukraine by Russian forces., the Iranians have just developed their first suborbital spacecraft if Western anti armor has the same effect. Can you imagine a company of these being hit by a artillery Counter-Strike mission?

[@brentdallyn8459]

LOL, the world's first Suborbital tank turret

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

It depends, if they actually train and maintenan them. The Russians would have the exact same problem they're having now no matter if they used T34s or M1A2s. A mostly broken down, out of fuel tank with no infantry support and a crew that barely knows how to drive it, is near worthless, weather it be a obsolete WWII tank or a modern Western tank. A Javelin would knock out a Abrams just as easily. The diffence is, American likely wouldn't send lone tanks to combat with no fuel and wouldn't bunch them up for artillery to nail.

[@brentdallyn8459]

@@SilverStarHeggisist I disagree, the root of the problem regardless of maintenance or tactical considerations is Russian design philosophy. The rounds are stored in a circle close to the hull and the autoloader. Even a non penetration round like a HESH will kill the crew and spark the ammo inside. The over pressure inside will send the turret skyward. Abrams's ammo is stored behind blast doors, so rounds will not cook off. Iraq, Iran, and china all use this same design gleaned from the T-72

[@newguy954]

@@brentdallyn8459 the tank was perfect for tank to tank engagement because of its low profile,making the ammo rake at the bottom was a good idea since it would'nt usually get hit,the m4 sharman also had a bottom ammo rack.

[@Silver_Prussian]

@@brentdallyn8459 no actualy a hesh round willl not detonate the ammunition

[@Tential1]

I love how people in the west call everyone copycats like that isn't a vital normal part of innovation done everywhere....

[@tackytrooper]

Especially for countries with GDPs smaller than a single US state...

[@jeffpurnell864]

Great channel. Thx

[@brotatochimp]

The Tarrak comparable to the deadly Russian T-90 tank. *pans over to tank husk in Ukraine *

[@rajaydon1893]

Tanks aren't invincible. They are bound to lose some

[@jaymac7203]

@@rajaydon1893 "Some"? Loooool

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Exactly 👍

[@cherrypoptart2001]

Only 26 t90s knocked out. Most by artillery , advanced shoulder fires anti tank missiles and abandoned due to logistical issues. M1, Leopards 2, challengers, leclercs would perform almost the same in that situation

[@rajaydon1893]

@@jaymac7203 yes

[@harryseldom6472]

Iran and state of the art tech in the same sentence is pretty hilarious...

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Iran, Russia and Chy-na are big on huff-puff. Chy-na is such a carbon copy of Russia, the Ukraine war should be making them load their pants.

[@tackytrooper]

They're slowly working towards the goal of not having to use human wave attacks anymore. Not quite there yet, but breakthroughs are happening all the time!

[@pezpengy9308]

so if they, "put a new spin" on the t90 does that mean that its turret spins differently on its flight path when the tank blows up?

[@georgebulbakwa9017]

Reminds me of something I heard. "Prestige comes from being first. Profit goes to the second." No need to fund R&D if someone else did it for you.

[@bastordd]

Dont forget about the Turret can fly very high

[@123blakes8]

Yeah those auto loaders make the tank a driving bomb

[@zano187]

It looks like it copied the west's armored ammo storage, if so it's far less likely to fly. After all, the autoloader is mostly fine, it's storing ammo throughout the crew compartment that sends things flying.

[@forestengr]

Iranians can claim their tankers are Irans first astronauts

[@ekkorito9387]

Every turret tank can fly

[@rogerpennel1798]

The Iranians would have to do quite a bit of upgrading to turn it into the wonder weapon this video is making it out to be. Because if it comes from the T-72 tree without significant upgrades to crew safety, ammunition storage, and fuel storage it would be just as vulnerable as the rest of that family tree.

[@davidmcleod6032]

Tanks in the Zagros Mountains, yeah that ought to work. For a shooting gallery.

[@SinaZarin]

although most Iranians live in the western regions of Iran ( in rough terrains), there are huge open lands in eastern parts of Iran that we need to defend in case of invasion.

[@rob6052]

News that yet another variant of the T72 has emerged from Iran of all places, is music to the ears of all anti-armour forces opposing Iran. There are about fifteen different weapons systems in Ukraine that have proven effective against T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80, T-90. Maybe Iran can export to Russia! 🤣

[@kuunoooo7293]

Ngl no tank would do great agains the wapons used in ukrain, i think the age of tanks is over its more like ifv time

[@kolinmartz]

@@kuunoooo7293 and those IFVs definitely have no chance against those weapons the. Oh no. The age of vehicles is over. Return to monkey. In all honesty though, Ukrainian tanks seem to be doing quite well. It’s a doctrinal and logistical issue, not an equipment issue.

[@musam1026]

Maybe export these tanks like the the 'photoshopped' Iranian drone and missiles the west made fun of previously? 🤫

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@markmulder9845]

"It has similiar capabilities to the T90" Be honest folks. We have all seen the T90 in action and it's quite impressive. I don't think many tanks can launch their turrets that high. Can we get an official record holder for that?

[@Christophercles]

This is what you want to be honest about? This whole video is a joke.

[@luciankristov6436]

and abrams as well as the leopard also die just as easy. ATGM dont give no fxcks who the tank is. you can use your passive protection system all you want but russia , china , and obviously america all have dual tandem ATGM that overwhelms the protection systems regardless. abrams tanks blew up in saudi war zones as well as the leopard. they all throw their turrets

[@newguy954]

no machine is invincible not even the m1 abrmas or the leopards 2

[@luigidomenicopace1329]

In a war situation like the one in ukraine every single mothorized unit is in a nightmare due to logistics and the urban environment. After that it must be said that every single tank in the world will get destroyed by a javelin...

[@luigidomenicopace1329]

Look back at vietnam, america had m48, m60 and other tanks that were supposed to be top notch but instead they lost hundreds of them due to rpg and grenades...

[@MarshalofFrance]

Iran really likes to play Frankenstein when developing its weapons.

[@Nathanielbaz]

I don't doubt this can perform as well as the t90 series but it's weather they make the same grave mistake of Russia which is not maintaining their arsenal. 800 MBTs require insane amounts of maintenance, spare parts and logistics without the backbone a battletank cannot effectively operate. Don't forget to think about adequate infantry support too

[@mansari7310]

Iran surpass Russia technologically long time ago Russia right now depended on Iranian made spare part for their airlines 10 day after sanction their fleets grounded Russia import tranian car for many years without ability to build their own and more importantly recently signed a deal with Iran to buy 40 gas turbine Russia after sanction not even able to refill missiles stockpile because of lack of semiconductor Iran make it's own semiconductor and micro processor Iran rank 2th in engineer graduate per year rank 3th in nanotechnology 100% self reliable in medicine almost forgot drone which we gave to Russia so tell me base on what you say Iran has not level of technical ability you spread so much anti Iran propaganda that yourself start to believe it

[@pace1869]

Iran does all of these with very low budget.... Iranians Just spend 6 billion dollars a year for their militaries...and Iran spends it for 2 militaries... Iran army and IRGC... Even Germany and japan that don't have any armies spending more than 50 billion dollars a year for their militaries

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Wonder how it fares against the AGM -179?

[@trevortrevortsr2]

Why is it a treat to peace for a country to make its own tanks on its own continent

[@philipmoll7459]

I'm not too concerned about that tech, more over our tech shouldn't land in their hands like that stealth drone, should've tomahawked it immediately

[@dextermorgan1]

Yes, they should have. Why they didn't is beyond me.

[@Greenlandshark77]

That’s how little we worry about Iran militarily, excluding nukes.

[@outlawfly664]

@@Greenlandshark77 That's why they cry so much in the media about Iran right, about it's missile tech, drone tech etc aside from nukes, and it's growing influence and expansion?

[@thewasatch208]

Buckle up.... they blow their tops

[@gryph01]

Straight from the Karrar sales brochure. "The Karrar offers superior firepower when facing insurgents. But when facing NATO weapons, the Karrar-C is a popular choice. With it's convertible option. The crew members can enjoy fresh air and sunshine while operating in the field" Legal: The convertible option has limited fighting capabilities.

[@iraaus]

NATO weapons are showing its calibre in Ukraine and no one is impressed.

[@soumyajitsingha9614]

When we know a Tank that is T 90 is based upon cheap mass production T 72 unlike the sophisticated more higher quality that comes from the T 64 line leading to T 80 then what would a tank based on T 72 made by Iran do

[@alfredchurchill2328]

What on earth are you on about? The t80 is a terrible tank in all its iterations

[@DrMerio518]

@@alfredchurchill2328 ever heard of reverse speed?

[@alfredchurchill2328]

@@DrMerio518 Yes, it’s something the Russians are trying hard to implement on all their tanks for the drive back to Russia 😂🤣👍

[@kuunoooo7293]

@@alfredchurchill2328 t80 isnt terrible it isnt made to face this kind of treads in ukrain jeez why dont people understand that. If u put a abrams against a javalin its bye bye abrams or the same with leopards, i think its just that the age of tanks is over

[@kolinmartz]

@@kuunoooo7293 except the us can actually afford to buy and field active protection systems. And if it’s not available…. they actually know how to properly use combine arms. So I guess not bye bye abrams or leopard.

[@TheSwedeMcCoy]

Nothing that a Brimstone can't fix...

[@TinolangPakwan]

I think that the viewing experience would greatly improve if the 'narrator' would slow down a bit while talking. It has also disswayed me from watching videos from this channel, but other than that, this channel has great insights on military stuff. keep that shit up me lad

[@sahmadmer]

Iranian expert and Syrian expert continue to develop and manufactured more and more air defences system as a military capabilities both country...

[@Wilsongaboi]

Yo that's dope I love playing the orks.

[@vernondodge1689]

Good video, T-90 is proving to be less than stellar in Ukraine : (

[@nickkerr8775]

They haven't brought much. They've been using older versions , plus Ukraine lost over 5,000 of there 7,000 tanks , that's why they need us and Western Europe to buy and give them more. 10+ dead Ukrainian soldiers for every Russian , Russia has been using 250k troops to fight over a million Ukrainian troops. We haven't been in similar war since the 1950s. Fighting small groups of freedom fighters and militants is no comparison to a large military.

[@swedhgemoni8092]

They've lost only two.

[@swedhgemoni8092]

@@Mal101M Yes. Ironically, I found this out from RedEffect who's the sole channel giving out an unbiased analysis on Ukraine war videos.

[@ArkamasRoss]

Iran: produces 800 tanks *A-10 has entered the chat*

[@e.s.5529]

What hapens to the Karrar when a B-21, F-22, F-35, or FA-XX/NGAD flies over? I wonder

[@rafmatt1607]

Same exact thing that would happen to every tank. There is a hierarchy to battle equipment

[@venonat80]

The tank, the turret any way, will be apart of the Air Force.

[@myms7375]

Swarmed by jet-powered drones of the same name, HESA Karrar armed with air-to-air missile

[@e.s.5529]

@@myms7375 lol yeah ...ok, good luck tracking the RCS of a bumble bee

[@e.s.5529]

@@rafmatt1607 last time I checked IRAN won't be flying their 5th and 6th gen fighter/bombers over our cities ( i don't think f-14's have what it takes ), so it really isn't the same thing ...not even close.

[@timbrwolf1121]

This just in, Ferrari is releasing a new SUV based on the venerable Pontiac Aztek

[@scottmoore6131]

I just had an idea a satellite self destruct. So in a case of weapons falling into enemy hands trigger the self destruct and it will fry all electronics and then an explosive charge blows a bolt through the engine destroying it and the transmission.

[@TheDarthSoldier]

It's like when a Lamborghini goes flying by and then you pass it a mile later when it's on the side of the road on fire

[@enwright97]

Yeah, but how fast is it in reverse?

[@h.schikhan5850]

Its very fast tank ,small and faster than t90

[@gutstompenrocker]

Did they give it a reverse better than 3 mph?

[@aediasnaini4918]

problem with T72 tank and T90 tank family is reverse speed. in modern battle if no thermal sight with reverse speed you will become easy target.

[@galvinstanley3235]

Hellfire missiles will easily destroy these tanks.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I hope the people of Iran manage to overthrow and destroy the horrible regime controlling them !!

[@RETOKSQUID]

This is why the Iranian government is making these, they are scared that is about to happen. These tanks are shit against a real army, but very much a threat to the civilian population in Iran.

[@happygolucky143]

I don't think Iran is a "small county" at all, well, in terms of it's geographical size

[@OshinAttari]

Iran is bigger than Alaska

[@happygolucky143]

@@OshinAttari In the video, he referred to Iran as a "Small country", i don't know what the context of that is, if it's terms of geographical size, that's not right

[@OshinAttari]

@@happygolucky143 I'm From Southern Iran and i used to be student in North Western Part of Country , When i wanted to back to home i was 2 Day's at road with bus

[@outlawfly664]

@@happygolucky143 Even in terms of resources, literally a energy superpower, not to mention one of the worlds largest mineral reserves. A major regional power, with the fastest scientific growth in the world, a top country in the fields of nano-technology and stem cell research etc. It's current economy GDP is in 11th place with 1,9 trillion and with unprecedented economic potential, but they only have access to couple of hundreds of billions due to decades of sanctions which no other country has had. Hardly a small country. I bet most western elites knows about this, hence why the sanctions policy are so strict against Iran with empty threats. This guy frankly has short-sighted geo-political views, even on military for that matter. And the comment section is just as laughable. We heard same downplay in regards to their ballistic and cruise missiles, not to mention their drones, until they faced reality checks.

[@johnnaugle5762]

Still trying to figure out how this is a threat to the West

[@outlawfly664]

I also trying to figure out how so called "western" tanks are any threat to Iran?

[@alphmar3778]

we might laugh ourselves to death

[@zemog1025]

I found this presentation somewhat humorous

[@thevernonposse]

Didnt I just see the same welders in the Moab video

[@AhmadmerzaSarani-no2wq]

Iranian Karar Tanks is a killer tanks in the battlefield...a satellite with GPS guided device target and quickly destroy enemy target.....a powerful warfare machine in the ground..a monster iron tank in the ground...

[@SmartassX1]

0:21 - What's a "T-7 tank"?

[@adamfrazer5150]

The boxes all say 'Soulja Boy' on them but there are no markings on the tanks 😐

[@zawiszaczarny7876]

Iran has entered the flying turrets competition it seams...

[@oneshotme]

I'm not so sure about that! Ukraine has opened a few like it was a pop top

[@kolinmartz]

I e never heard of a T7 tank

[@earthsteward9]

At 0:17, isn't that Istanbul?

[@onionhead5780]

800 tanks? 🤔 I’d call that a target rich environment.

[@OshinAttari]

We Have 1000 Right Now

[@shahramsareminouri4195]

As I remember you Americans were in Iraq and Afghanistan and had the best chance to demolish this regime yet you put your skinny tale between your legs and left the area...do your geopolitical studies gamer

[@boejiden7093]

Does the turret becomes an anti aircraft weapon too?

[@MisterSiga]

with the Nlaws and Javlins given to them by the russians, am sure they will come up with a cheaper variant which performs almost as good.

[@ChristopherSloane]

I will give them points on looks but for the rest (quality, durability, technology, accuracy) it is anyone's guess.

[@rjds1800]

Tanks aren’t much use against top kill drones. Tanks need something to shoot at to be of any use.

[@amaccama3267]

In their position the question is why wouldn't you do what they've done?

[@jamestajiri58]

The T90 is only an updated T72

[@austinbunyard3284]

It doesn't matter how many tanks you have if you have no damn Air Force

[@TheFULLMETALCHEF]

Only threat is to our ammo supply.

[@stijnVDA1994]

Tbh the t-90 didn't really prove it's worth in the ukraines

[@kuunoooo7293]

But it is still a cababel tank

[@stijnVDA1994]

@@kuunoooo7293 a what? If it can't survive in the ukraines, then it is not capable enough

[@kills456]

Ehh not a super fair assessment only because one reason. Russia rushed their operation with what seemed to be zero preparation and planning. Apparently they assumed they could just run in and win and without the necessary cover and rear support I don’t think we really have seen a good example of anything they have. Ukraine has been a failure but the t90 in terms of tanks is an incredible tank

[@kuunoooo7293]

@@stijnVDA1994 its a capable tank its just that its way of use is wrong

[@Fyrdman]

@@stijnVDA1994 All tanks are vulnerable without infantry support. People see blown up tanks and the armchair experts conclude its a bad tank

[@darrencorrigan8505]

Thanks, Dark Tech.

[@tintinsupz1864]

We forgot it also has a nuclear round capability with an additional 500mm cannon hidden on its turret 🤣

[@HRHolm-bi6zu]

A tank with nuclear rounds, and how would a 500mm cannon be 'hidden' in the turret? There isn't even a cannon in the range of 500mm. Ridiculous. Dumb assumptions.

[@WRuiz10768]

Achilles Heel...the auto loader, which will go up like a Roman candle

[@Commander_Koyke]

Yep, the position of the Autoloader makes the turret sky high...

[@meditationsoundscapes5203]

by embargoing a nation they dont need to consider licencing and copyright

[@johndigioia]

Tanks seem obsolete against todays anti tank missiles. Anti tank missiles cost vs New tank cost...

[@edwardpedley8813]

Once again a nation without the technological where with all to design a main battle tank cobbles together reverse engineered parts from other countries and thinks it will rivel western armies is likely in for a very rude awakening. I believe that the problem for them will be in the realm of training and tactics. Even if by some miracle the tank is an excellent performer.

[@joshdenton611]

one day, engineers will put sloped armour on the sides, protecting the tracks and wheels and flat sided hull and back.☕✌

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

If I designed a tank I would name it *"COPYCAT"*

[@unclesmrgol]

I wonder what a Chinese copy of the Karrar will look like.

[@meldridgereedjr2842]

You should talk to Peter Zeihan.

[@lancekilkenny721]

800 targets!

[@mohammadmahdisharafi161]

Dude RQ170 Didn't carsh !!!!! They took it down!!!!

[@jasonvazquez2563]

Your giving the T90 way to much credit

[@Armored_Kong]

Karrar tank is just demonstration tank like Zulfiqar 3 not operational tank.

[@Dirk3672_StupidYT]

$100K to $1.5M MBT's completely canceled by $10K drones

[@Jedi.Toby.M]

I'd argue that the Russian tanks, as designed on paper, and maned by well trained crew, are very formidable. But a good design may not be implemented anywhere close to the design standards. T-90 is a good design. It's not a perfect design but still. But designs alone are not what wins wars. 😕

[@PeterMuskrat6968]

Unless they can make well over a thousand tanks I don’t think they’ll be a problem.

[@antr7493]

unless there is mud 😁

[@Jedi.Toby.M]

@@antr7493 I literally just tested these designs, and nope...fell apart...damn it paperwork! Joking aside...I know they have like...alot, of mud...yet no joke...still lacking in ability to deal with a substantial amount of things they know about. Cheers mate!

[@tackytrooper]

A good design unless the situation calls for backing up.

[@lukeamato2348]

Its not that good . Maybe for 1980s standards

[@ernestweaver9720]

Even if it was close to being a T90 what shoulder launched weapon is eating them alive in Ukraine? I don't think so. They have a third gen look with possible 2nd gen tech. It was only 2 years ago the took a freighter and made it look like a US Nuclear Carrier and attacked it with civilian helicopters with obsolete missiles. Now that's comical.

[@arash7498]

When the CIA in Iran carried out the August 28 coup against Mossadegh, was it not an act against democracy? But if Iran invents and innovates in the production of military products to protect its borders and territory, it is dangerous for democracy. Which democracy? When you were bombing Vietnam with your bombs, it was not dangerous for democracy. Really, how brazenly the West talks about democracy with double standards.

[@subjectc7505]

Dessert Storm 2.0? 🤔

[@kc9937]

Hope for their sake its better than a T90, T90 is basically a rebranded T72.

[@verdebusterAP]

The Karr or Striker heavy tank is a highly modified Soviet-era T-7 tank that has been updated with state-of-the-art technology to perform at the same level as the Russian T-90. Saying Iran and state of the art in same sentence is hilarious As for it being a threat Lets add some reality to that. In 91, the US military coined tank plinking where they turned Iraqi tanks in to smoke holes with 500lbs GBU-12. That tactic still works today The JDAM has both SAL and GPS allow it be dropped in GPS mode then guided by SAL which gives the target very little warning even if its moving The Israel made Spike NLOS can perform a 90 drop vertical drop on target. Again bypass APS The Hellfire like the JDAM fired in GPS mode then guided by SAL The US is not going waste time trying bring armor when their aircraft can easily overwhelm Iran's forces at any range

[@particles343]

We've already seen in both Gulf wars, these medium tanks don't hold up well against western heavies. They can't even figure out good stabilizers and the ATGM's have to point up and can only arm at over 500m.

[@s.a.8618]

Yet you lost those wars in most humiliating ways. Your Tanks and Technology didn’t help as they are turning to scrap Metals in Ukraine. I stand corrected, the most humiliating defeat was leaving Kabul Airport in Haste leaving behind billions of dollars high tech JUNKS. You are slave to your arm manufacturing complexes that are laughing their hearts out.

[@rkaya1651]

threat to western democracies???😂😂😂😂😂 u made my day

[@girohuang5196]

T72 now destroyed M1A1 with AT-11 missiles 😊

[@christiantroy3034]

Is it allergic to Javelins like its older parent and cousins

[@WildReefer]

The HM 12 Fateh (or Hadid) is an Iranian mortar. It is a copy of Israel's Soltam 60 mm mortar that was sold to the US, who then let them get captured by the Iranian militias in Iraq who gave them to the Ayatollah. The Soltam has a very high fire rate which is why the US bought it from Israel.

[@digger105337]

Because of recent events, many platforms are close to obsolete. How will tanks survive against new anti tank weapons? It doesn't look good.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

I don't think tanks are any more obsolete than helicopters. But Ukraine is showing I was correct back in the 1980's. The Warsaw Pact was adding hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles every year and the US was wringing its hands on how to repel the iron tsunami. My idea was to make every soldier a tank killer and the WP would be choked by its own piles of wreckage. Back then we had the TOW a rather cumbersome, heavy unit and the light duty LAW. I forget what the Brits had. Today, 2022 that idea is FAR more a reality than 40 years ago. I've really been impressed by the much lighter weight and much much higher lethality of anti-armor weapons. Throw in the greater accuracy plus fire-and-forget aspects and having thousands of tanks is no longer a guarantee you'll bulldoze anyone.

[@sukhoiace3251]

Tanks/heavy armored vehicles will never be obsolete, think about it man lol. They can get outdated tho but its better then anything without armor or just using infantry which would be quite dumb. Ofc tho AT weapons will definitely get more and more better at taking them down, Also the way they were using their vehicles/armored vehicles were horrible…

[@newyorkcity76]

You talk about Iran and you forget others nations have nuclear weapon in region

[@risingpower3658]

Looks good from far, but far from good.

[@A.EV6221]

in march 2023 i completely believe that they can do anything...😁

[@closer2theheart684]

Here we go again, another T14 Armata. lol

[@theduke7539]

considering the T90 is just a T72 with a body kit and upgraded thermals, Id say Iranian claims their tank can match the T90 is pretty believable. As for its performance against other MBTs, thats pretty laughable.