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The '''Boragh''' is [[Iran]]ian-made [[armoured personnel carrier]]. Boragh is believed to be a reverse engineered and upgraded model of the [[BMP-1]]. The upgrades include a reduction in weight, a higher road speed, and stronger armor. The vehicle is fully amphibious and is fitted with an [[NBC_%28weapon%29|NBC]] protection system and [[infra-red]] night vision equipment. |
The '''Boragh''' is [[Iran]]ian-made [[armoured personnel carrier]]. Boragh is believed to be a reverse engineered and upgraded model of the [[BMP-1]]. The upgrades include a reduction in weight, a higher road speed, and stronger armor. The vehicle is fully amphibious and is fitted with an [[NBC_%28weapon%29|NBC]] protection system and [[infra-red]] night vision equipment. |
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It was reported in early May 2002, that three additional variants are produced by the Vehicle and Equipment Group (VEIG) of the Iranian [[Defence Industries Organisation|Defence Industries Organisation (DIO)]]. These are a 120mm [[mortar]] carrier, an ammunition resupply vehicle, and an [[APC]] fitted with improved armaments. |
It was reported in early May 2002, that three additional variants are produced by the Vehicle and Equipment Group (VEIG) of the Iranian [[Defence Industries Organisation|Defence Industries Organisation (DIO)]]. These are a 120mm [[mortar]] carrier, an ammunition resupply vehicle, and an [[APC]] fitted with improved armaments. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Military of Iran]] |
*[[Military of Iran]] |
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Revision as of 01:12, 24 September 2006
The Boragh is Iranian-made armoured personnel carrier. Boragh is believed to be a reverse engineered and upgraded model of the BMP-1. The upgrades include a reduction in weight, a higher road speed, and stronger armor. The vehicle is fully amphibious and is fitted with an NBC protection system and infra-red night vision equipment.
It was reported in early May 2002, that three additional variants are produced by the Vehicle and Equipment Group (VEIG) of the Iranian Defence Industries Organisation (DIO). These are a 120mm mortar carrier, an ammunition resupply vehicle, and an APC fitted with improved armaments.
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