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Pirooz
The Pirooz parked during a defense exhibition
The Pirooz on display during the 2022 Guardian of the Revolution exhibition
TypeAnti-tank missile carrier
Place of originIran
Service history
In service2021-present[1]
Used by Iran
Specifications
Length5.3 meters
Width2.1 meters
Height2.2 meters (not counting the launcher)
Crew2
Main
armament
2 × or 4 × Dehlavieh anti-tank guided missile
Engine133 hp
Maximum speed 135 km/h
Steering
system
hydraulic-assist power steering

The Pirooz (Persian: پیروز; "Victorious") is an Iranian anti-tank missile carrier vehicle based on the Aras tactical vehicle platform.[1] It employs Dehlavieh, an Iranian derivative of the Russian 9M133 Kornet anti-tank guided missiles.

Overview

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The Pirooz appears to resemble Russia's Kornet-D, an anti-tank missile carrier currently in service with the Russian military. In particular the quadruple launcher of similar design with the 9M133M Kornet-M.

The Pirooz was first unveiled at the IQDEX Iraq Defense Exhibition in 2017.[2] After period of testing, the Pirooz officially entered service with the Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces in 2021.[1]

Close-up view of the Pirooz's missile launcher.

The Pirooz system consists of four missile launchers mounted on a remote controlled weapon station that can be lowered into a roadside position inside the vehicle. The Pirooz can launch the Dehlavieh missile, which is a copy of the Russian Kornet 9M113 ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile).[2][3][4]

An automatic electro-optical tracking system with a laser range finder and observation systems was installed in the center of the tower, with thermal and night vision capability. The control surface of the launcher is located in the frontal cab separate from the missile platform to provide additional safety to the operator.[1]

The Pirooz is capable of engaging ground targets with a maximum range of 8,000 m,[1] but can also be used against air targets with a maximum range of 1,800 m.[2] The launcher are capable of defeat vehicles equipped with an active protection system through salvo fire at one target with 0.4 second delay.[1]

The vehicle has a crew of two, and all shooting operations can be performed from inside the vehicle.[2] The weapon platform is intended to be easily integrated with various types of armored and tactical vehicles.[5] Though in Iranian service, it is specifically designed for the Aras tactical vehicle.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "سامانه موشکی "پیروز" عملیاتی شد/ تقویت آتش ضدزره نزسا با سامانه جدید+تصاویر". Tasnim News. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Iran unveils Pirooz new anti-tank guided missile carrier vehicle at IQDEX defense exhibition in Iraq 11203173 | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  3. ^ "Iraq's Air Defense Conundrum: Options for U.S. Policy". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  4. ^ "Military Knowledge: Dehlavieh Dual Missile Launcher, Smart solution by Resistance to counter Trophy Active Protection System!". Islamic World News. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  5. ^ "PIROOZ - Mindex". IR.Iran Ministry of Defence Export Center (Mindex). Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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