Boragh APC

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Boragh or Boraq (Persian: نفربر براق‎) is an Iranian-made armoured personnel carrier. The Boragh is believed to be a reverse engineered and upgraded model of the Chinese Type 86 (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 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 120 mm mortar carrier, an ammunition resupply vehicle, and an armoured personnel carrier (APC) fitted with improved armaments.

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  • Iran
    • Islamic Republic of Iran Army
  • Kazakhstan
    • Kazakh Ground Forces
  • Sudan
    • Sudanese Army