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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Iran · 1997
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Boragh
Boragh Photo: M-ATF, from military.ir and iranmilitaryforum.net · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
60
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
50
Self-Defence Firepower
70
Survivability
55
Amphibious Capability
30
Versatility
80
Reliability
65
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Iran
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
55
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
22/43
Post-Cold War
84/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
60
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
50
Self-Defence Firepower
70
Survivability
55
Amphibious Capability
30
Versatility
80
Reliability
65
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Boragh
Country
Production
1997–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · POST-COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • Combat Weight13 t
  • Crew3
  • Passengers / Dismounts8
  • Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
  • Main Armament12.7 mm DShK 1938/46 heavy machine gun (1,000 rounds), 30 mm cannon, 120 mm mortar or a Toophan ATGM launcher
  • Main Gun Calibre12.7 mm
  • Gun TypeHeavy machine gun
  • Secondary Armamentunknown
  • ATGM CapableYes
  • Remote Weapon StationNo
  • Stabilized GunYes
  • Ammunition Stowage1,000
◇Mobility8MOD.8
  • Engine TypeV-8 diesel
  • Engine Power330 hp
  • Power-to-Weight25.4 hp
  • Suspensiontorsion bar
  • Max Road Speed65 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed45 km/h
  • Operational Range550 km
  • AmphibiousYes
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6.72 m
  • Width3.1 m
  • Height1.66 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start1,997 year
  • Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
  2. 2001Sale: Sudan (10 units)
29
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 150units
150active
BoraghSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2001Sudan10——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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