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Rakhsh

4x4 armored personnel carrierFielded 2005Pending verification
Land ForcesIRN
Length 6.07 m
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System
Type4x4 armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction2005
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.07 m20 ftMed[1]
Width2.41 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.43 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight7.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine1 x DO 824LFL09Med[1]
Engine power155 hpMed[1]
TransmissionZF 6S 850 with one reverse gearMed[1]
Suspensionparabolic leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbersMed[1]
Fording2 ft 7 in (0.80 m)Med[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe all-welded steel armor hull provides protection against 7.62-mm rounds. The commander and driver are seated at the front, with bullet-proof windows provided to the front and sides.Med[1]
Armament
Main armamentDShK 1938, 12.7Med[1]
Maximum firing range2.5 km2 mi · 1 nmiMed[1]
Summary

Rakhsh is a lightweight Iranian 4x4 cross-country APC developed and produced by DIO's Shahid Kolah Dooz Industrial Complex and named after Rakhsh, the mythical horse of Rostam in Shahnama. It is probably based on a proven 4 × 4 cross-country chassis present in Iran before and is in service of Iranian Police, Iranian Army, IRGC and Sudan.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
IranSudan
Sources
  1. Rakhsh Iranian 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import