5th Armoured Division (Suren Confederacy)
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The 5th Armoured Division is the primary armoured formation of the Surenid Armed Forces, operating under II Corps. It was established in 1721 AN as part of the military modernisation efforts undertaken with assistance from the Raspur Pact. The division was further reorganised in 1730 AN.
Equipment
| Equipment | Type | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| "Babak" | Main Battle Tank | 130 |
| "Nouradin" | Main Battle Tank | 14 |
| "Rashid" | Main Battle Tank | 30 |
| "Rustam" | Light Tank | 200 |
| "Rakesh" | Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 175 |
| "Sohrab" | Armoured Personnel Carrier | 142 |
| "Kay Kavus" | Command Vehicle | 24 |
| "Siyavysh" | Infantry Mobility Vehicle | 250 |
| "Kay Khusrow" | Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle | 48 |
| M355 Alba | 105mm Towed Howitzer | 48 |
| M1701 158mm MLRS | Multiple Rocket Launcher System | 48 |
Organisation
The 5th Armoured Division has the following structure:
- Division Headquarters
- 51st Tank Regiment ("Babak" MBTs)
- 52nd Tank Regiment ("Nouradin" and "Rashid" MBTs)
- 53rd Mechanised Infantry Brigade
- 531st Mechanised Infantry Regiment ("Rakesh" IFVs)
- 532nd Mechanised Infantry Regiment ("Rakesh" IFVs)
- 533rd Mechanised Infantry Regiment ("Rakesh" IFVs)
- 54th Armoured Brigade
- 541st Tank Regiment ("Rustam" Light Tanks)
- 542nd Mechanised Regiment ("Sohrab" APCs)
- 543rd Reconnaissance Battalion ("Kay Khusrow" ARVs)
- 55th Area Defence Brigade
- 551st Self-Propelled Artillery Demi-regiment (M355 Howitzers)
- 552nd Rocket Artillery Demi-regiment (M1701 MLRS)
- 553rd Air Defence Regiment
- 56th Commissariat Regiment
- Maintenance Squadron
- Medical Squadron
- Supply & Transport Squadron
The 5th Armoured Division is a combined arms force intended for offensive operations and manoeuvre warfare. It is equipped with a mix of modern main battle tanks, light armoured vehicles, self-propelled artillery and support elements to provide mobility, firepower and protection on the battlefield.
