Safir (Persian: سفیر, meaning "traveler") is an Iranian 4x4 multipurpose military vehicle built by Fath Vehicle Industries. The Safir weighs 1.5 tonne and is based on the M38. The jeep can be distinguished from the M38 due to the sharp angled body panels, hood and grille.
Its been supplied to Iraq via militia forces since its inexpensive and affordable to produce them in mass numbers.
The Safir was officially unveiled in 2008. In the ceremony, Iranian defense minister said that 3,000 Safirs were built in that year, and Fath industries would deliver 5,000 more vehicles to defense industry per year. The jeep was seen in public media outside of Iran with its use under pro-Iranian militias fighting against Islamic State.
Sudan makes the Safir under license as the Karaba VTG01, which was publicly shown to visitor at the IDEX 2013 convention in the United Arab Emirates.
Safir has a modular build and has many models. These include:
The Safir can be used to transport of heavy weapons like the Fajr 1 rockets, 106 mm recoilless rifle and Toophan anti tank missile.
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