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Tanks of the Imperial Iranian
Ground Forces
World War II
The
Renault FT
Two man light tank aquired in
1924. Data about exact numbers or model is unknown. Most likely they were
older FT-17 8mm MG tanks.
The CKD PI
70 + 4 prototypes were built
of this unit. One of the prototypes was given as a gift to the Shah of
Iran. This gift really impressed the Shah (because of the high quality of
workmanship) as he went on to purchase the TNH and the AH-IV from CKD as a
result.
Specifications
| Crew |
? |
| Weight |
10.4 tons |
| Length |
15' .5" |
| Width |
6' |
| Height |
8' .5" |
| Engine |
240 hp American la
France |
| Transmission |
? |
| Performance |
? |
| Range |
? |
| Armament |
37mm cannon; 2 x MG |
| Armor |
0.25" to 0.375" |
The Marmon Herrington CTL1
Designed in 1935 for escort
duty, riot control, and other such paramilitary duties. Considered
innovative and reliable. This vehicle was not designed to be a front line
combat unit.
Specifications
| Crew |
2 |
| Weight |
8975 lbs |
| Engine |
Ford Lincoln V12 -
110hp |
| Performance |
30mph |
| Armament |
1 x MG |
| Armor |
0.25" to 0.5" |
British Rolls Royce (India
Pattern - 1921)
Iran obtained an unspecified
number of British built 1921 Rolls Royce India Pattern armored cars. These
units had bulbous turrents similar to Crossley armored cars.
Iran's Series - Tanks
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