Sayyad Iranian Light Armored Vehicle
Sayyad, Sayyad AFV
Light Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Sayyad Iranian Light Armored Vehicle
Designation
Sayyad, Sayyad AFV
Alternate Designation
Sayyad, Sayyad AFV
Equipment Type
Light Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
Defense Industries Organization
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
The Sayyad AFV is an Iranian light, multi-purpose, tracked armored vehicle, sometimes described as a "quick reaction tank". The Sayyad AFV is very similar to British Striker. The overall design is similar to that of the British FV102 Striker, and it is often mistaken for the Tosan tank. However, there are some major differences between the Sayyad and the Striker. The Sayyad is shorter in length than the Striker, and it has one less road wheel. The hull is slightly redesigned and storage baskets have also been added. There are two variants of the Sayyad. One with either a single or a double Toophan anti-tank missile launcher, with six, reload missiles in storage baskets. The other is a multiple rocket launcher variant with two 23 tube launchers for 77mm rockets. The vehicle is intended to be used to provide a fast platform for anti-tank missiles and small artillery rockets. It entered service in 2010.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
Toophan anti-tank missile launcher or 77mm rockets
Engine
Diesel
NBC Protection
Yes
System
Alternative Designation
Sayyad, Sayyad AFV
Type
Light Armored Vehicle
Family
Sayyad
Manufacturer
Defense Industries Organization
Crew
3 ea
Note #1
The Sayyad AFV is an Iranian light, multi-purpose, tracked armored vehicle, sometimes described as a "quick reaction tank"
Note #2
There is very little unclassified information about the Sayyad
Note #3
The Sayyad AFV is very similar to British Striker.
Dimensions
Length
4.9 m
Width
2.2 m
Height
2.1 m
Weight, Combat
INA
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA hp
Cruising Range
INA
Speed, Maximum Road
INA
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
INA
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
2 m
Fording Depth
1 m
Note
The overall design is similar to that of the British FV102 Striker, and it is often mistaken for the Tosan tank.
Main Gun
Note #1
There are two variants of the Sayyad. One with either a single or a double Toophan anti-tank missile launcher, with six reload missiles in storage baskets. The other is a multiple rocket launcher variant with two 23 tube launchers for 77mm rockets.
Note#2
The Toophan comes in at least 11 variants, many of which are poorly documented, including variants with laser guidance, thermobaric warheads, and tandem-warheads with increased penetration.
System (Option 1) - Single/Double Toophan Anti-Tank Missile Launcher
Name
Single Toophan
Type
Single Toophan Anti-Tank Missile Launcher
Numbe of Tubes
Single: 1, Double: 2
Basic Load
6 ea
Maximum Firing Range
3,500–3,750 m
Guidance System
Wire-guidance. Laser guidance for some variants
System (Option 2) - Multiple Toophan Anti-Tank Missile Launcher
Name
Double Toophan
Type
Double Toophan Anti-Tank Missile Launcher
Number of Tubes
2 x 23 Tubes, 46 Tubes in Total
Basic Load
46 ea
Maximum Firing Range
3,500–3,750 m
Guidance System
Wire-guidance. Laser guidance for some variants
Ammunition
Name
Toophan 1
Type
77mm Anti-Tank Missile
Caliber
77 mm
Length
1160 mm
Weight
18.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity
310 m/s
Guidance System
Wire-guidance. Laser guidance for some variants
Maximum Effective Range
3,500-3,750 m
Penetration
550 mm
Warhead Types
HE, HEAT, or thermobaric
Note
Toophan missiles can often be identified by their turquoise bands installed by Iran's Defense Industries Organization or by a faint black band on the rear end of the launcher.
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
Yes
Thermal Sight Gunner
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
Steel, protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters
Turret Armor
Steel, protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Tracked Light Armored Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Tracked Light Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.9 m
Width
2.2 m
Height
2.1 m
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Iran
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