Rakhsh (armoured personnel carrier)
The Rakhsh is a lightweight Iranian 4 × 4 cross-country armoured personnel carrier developed and produced by DIO's Shahid Kolah Dooz Industrial Complex and named after Rakhsh, the mythical horse of Rostam in Shahnama. It is probably based on a proven 4 × 4 cross-country chassis present in Iran before and is in service of Iranian Police, Iranian Army, IRGC and Sudan.
| Rakhsh | |
|---|---|
Late version of the Rakhsh APC, 2022 | |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | Second Sudanese Civil War War in Darfur |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.5 tonnes. 7.5 tonnes fully loaded |
| Length | 6.06 m |
| Width | 2.40 m |
| Height | 2.43 m |
| Crew | 2 (+8 passengers) |
| Armor | Welded steel |
Main armament | 12.7 mm DShK 1938/46 heavy machine gun, 30 mm cannon or a twin 23 mm anti air cannon. |
| Engine | DO 824LFL09 4-cylinder diesel engine 155 hp |
| Power/weight | 23.8 hp/tonne |
| Suspension | parabolic leaf spring with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (road) |
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