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Equipment of the Azerbaijani Land Forces | |
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![]() Emblem of the Azerbaijan Land Forces | |
Founded | 26 June 1918 |
Current form | c. 1991 |
This is a list of equipment used by the Azerbaijani Land Forces.
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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Zəfər P | 9×19mm Hammer-fired pistol | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Zigana K domestically license produced by MODIAR from TİSAŞ. Standard pistol of the Army. [1] |
Zəfər | 9×19mm Hammer-fired pistol | Zigana K Compact domestically license produced by MODIAR from TİSAŞ. Standard pistol of the Special Forces. [1] | ||
Inam | 9×19mm Hammer-fired Pistol | Zigana F domestically license produced by MODIAR from TİSAŞ. [1] | ||
Glock 19 | 9×19mm Striker-fired pistol | ![]() | ![]() | 160 Glock pistols purchased in 2013. [2] |
IMI Uzi | 9×19mm Submachine gun | ![]() | ![]() | [3] |
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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Aztex AR-15 | 7.62×39mm Assault rifle | | ![]() | Used in Azerbaijani Army Parade. [4] |
AK-74M | 5.45×39mm Assault rifle | | ![]() ![]() | Used by the Army and Marines. Domestically license produced by MODIAR from Kalashnikov Concern. [5] [6] |
IWI Tavor X95 | 5.56×45mm Assault rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Used by Special Forces and Marines. [4] |
IWI Tavor TAR-21 | 5.56×45mm Assault rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Used by Special Forces. [7] |
AKM | 7.62×39mm Assault rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Used by Internal Troops |
AK-74 [8] | 5.45×39mm Assault rifle | ![]() | ![]() | [ citation needed ] |
AKS-74U | 5.45×39mm Carbine | ![]() | ![]() | [ citation needed ] |
PM md. 63 [9] | 7.62×39 Assault rifle | ![]() | ![]() | [ citation needed ] |
M16 rifle | 5.56×45mm Assault rifle | ![]() | ![]() | [10] [ better source needed ] |
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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HP-7.62 | 7.62×54mmR General-purpose machine gun | ![]() | Standard GPMG of the Army. [11] | |
PK PKM | 7.62×54mmR General-purpose machine gun | | ![]() ![]() | Used by the Army. [12] |
DShK | 12.7×108mm Heavy machine gun | ![]() | ![]() | Standard infantry HMG of the Army.[ citation needed ] |
NSV | 12.7×108mm Heavy machine gun | ![]() | ![]() | Vehicle-mounted. [13] |
IWI Negev | 5.56×45mm Light machine gun | ![]() | ![]() | [3] |
Canik M2 QCB M2 Browning | 12.7×99mm Heavy machine gun | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | [14] Vehicle-mounted. [15] |
Name | Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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M9 bayonet | Bayonet | ![]() | ![]() | M4 Carbine bayonet.[ citation needed ] |
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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F-1 | Hand grenade | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | [26] |
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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Milkor MGL | Multiple grenade launcher | ![]() ![]() | [27] | |
AGS-30 | Automatic grenade launcher | ![]() | ![]() | [28] |
AGS-17 | Automatic grenade launcher | ![]() | ![]() | |
GP-25 | Automatic grenade launcher | ![]() | ![]() | [28] |
Name | Image | Origin | Number | Notes |
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(Anti-tank) Guided Missiles | ||||
9K111 Fagot | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 2.5 km]. [29] |
9M113 Konkurs | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 4 km]. [29] | |
9K114 Shturm | | N/A | [Range: 5 km], (For use by Mi-24V/P attack helicopters). [29] | |
Spike-LR | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 4 km]. [29] |
Skif | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 5 km]. [29] |
R-2 Baryer | N/A | [Range: 5 km], (For use by Mi-24G attack helicopters). [29] | ||
9M133 Kornet | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 5.5 km]. [29] |
9P157-2 | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 6 km]. [29] | |
9M120 Ataka | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 6 km], (For use by Mi-35M attack helicopters). [29] | |
Spike-ER | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 8 km], (Also for use by Shaldag Mk V patrol vessels). [29] |
LAHAT | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 13 km], (For use by Mi-17 attack helicopters). [29] | |
Spike-NLOS | ![]() | N/A | [Range: 25 km], (For use by Mi-17 attack helicopters and Sa'ar 62 patrol vessels). [29] | |
AT-1K | ![]() | N/A | [30] | |
ETR-M | ![]() ![]() | N/A | [Range: 60+km]. [29] |
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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ALAC | Rocket-propelled grenade | | ![]() | 50 pieces received, planned to joint production. [31] [32] |
RPG-7 | Rocket-propelled grenade | ![]() | ![]() | Reusable launcher a variety of anti-personnel and anti-tank munitions available. Also exists newer model RPG-7V Standard issue. |
Name | Caliber Type | Photo | Country of origin | Notes |
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9K32 Strela-2 | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() | ![]() | [33] |
9K34 Strela-3 | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() | ![]() | [33] |
9K310 Igla-1 | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() | ![]() | [33] |
9K338 Igla-S [33] | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() | ![]() | 1000 missiles and 200 launchers delivered between 2012-2013. [34] |
Name | Image | Origin | Number | Notes | ||
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Towed Artillery | ||||||
85mm D-44 | ![]() | ![]() | ~100 | [Range: 15.6 km]. [29] | ||
122mm D-30 | ![]() | 423 [35] | [Range: 15.4 km or 21.9 km when using RAPs]. | |||
130mm M-46 | ![]() | 35 [35] | [Range: 27.5 km or 38 km when using RAPs]. [36] | |||
152mm Giatsint-B | ![]() | 49 [35] | [Range: 15.2 km or 21.9 km when using RAPs]. [36] | |||
152mm D-20 | ![]() | 43 [35] | ||||
Self-Propelled Artillery | ||||||
100mm T-55 | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | (Used as an indirect-fire platform). [29] | ||
120mm Cardom | | ![]() | 50 [35] | [Range: 8 km]. [29] | ||
120mm Spear Mk2 | 47 [35] | Used with SandCat [35] [Range: 10 km]. [29] | ||||
120mm 2S31 Vena | ![]() | ![]() | 18 [35] | [Range: 18 km]. [37] | ||
122mm 2S1 Gvozdika | | ![]() | 76 [35] | [Range: 15.2 km or 21.9 km when using RAPs]. [36] | ||
152mm 2S3 Akatsiya | | 84 [35] | [Range: 18.5 km or 24 km when using RAPs]. [29] | |||
152mm SpGH DANA | ![]() | ![]() | 36 [35] | [Range: 20 km]. [29] | ||
152mm 2S19 Msta | | ![]() | 18 [38] | [Range: 25 km or 28.9 km when using RAPs]. [39] | ||
203mm 2S7 Pion | | ![]() | 15 [38] | [Range: 37.5 km or 55.5 km when using RAPs]. [36] | ||
155 mm | ![]() | ![]() | 6 [38] | |||
155mm | ![]() | ![]() | [Range:32 km or 67 km when using RAPs]. 48 on order [40] | |||
155mm DITA | ![]() | ![]() | 72 on order [38] | |||
Unguided Multiple Rocket Launchers | ||||||
107mm TR-107 Boran | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 71 [35] | [Range: 11 km]. [29] | ||
107mm MRLS-107 | [Range: 11 km]. [29] | |||||
122mm BM-21 'Grad' | ![]() | ![]() | 140+ [35] | BM-21 and BM-21V [35] [Range: 40 km]. [29] | ||
122mm RM-70 | ![]() | ![]() | 30 [41] | [Range: 40 km]. [36] | ||
122mm KRL 122 | ![]() | 45+ | [Range: 40 km]. [29] | |||
122mm T-122 'Sakarya' | | ![]() | 44 [35] | [Range: 40 km]. [29] | ||
122mm & 160mm | | ![]() | 60 [35] | [Range: 40 km]. [29] | ||
| [Range: 45 km]. [29] | |||||
128mm RAK-12 | ![]() | ![]() | 10 [35] | [Range: 13 km]. [29] | ||
220mm TOS-1A | | ![]() | 36 [42] | [Range: 6 km]. [29] | ||
300mm BM-30 'Smerch' | | 50 [35] | 20 were purchased from Ukraine and 30 from Russia. | |||
220mm BM-27 'Uragan' | ![]() | ![]() | 18 [35] | Purchased from Ukraine |
Name | Image | Origin | Number | Notes |
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Guided Multiple Rocket Launchers | ||||
230mm TRLG-230 | ![]() | ![]() | ~20 | [Range: 70 km], [CEP: 2m], (Used in conjunction with Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs). [29] |
302mm TRG-300 Kasirga | ![]() | 36 [43] | [Range: 120 km], [CEP: 10m]. [29] | |
301mm Polonez | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 10 [35] | [Range: 200 km], [CEP: 30m]. [29] |
301mm Polonez-M | ![]() | [Range: 290 km], [CEP: 45m]. [29] | ||
306mm Extra | | ![]() | 30 | [Range: 150 km], [CEP: 10m]. [29] |
Ballistic Missile | ||||
OTR-21 Tochka-U | | ![]() | 4 [35] | [Range: 120 km], [CEP: 95m]. [29] |
LORA | ![]() | ![]() | 4 [35] | [Range: 430 km], [CEP: 10m]. [29] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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MO-120-RT-61 | ![]() | | 350[ citation needed ] | |
Komando 20N6MT | ![]() | 400 | [44] | |
20N5 | ![]() | 280 | [45] | |
2S9 Nona | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | |
2B14 Podnos | ![]() | ![]() | 400 | |
2B11 | ![]() | ![]() | 600 | |
2S12 | ![]() | 180 [35] | ||
M1938 mortar | ![]() | ![]() | 27 [35] | |
RM-38 | ![]() | ![]() | 107 [39] [46] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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SPYDER | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown quantity | [47] |
Barak 8 | ![]() | ![]() | 18+ | [48] [49] [50] [51] |
S-300 | ![]() | ![]() | 24 | |
S-200 | ![]() | ![]() | 24 | |
S-125 | ![]() | 54 | ||
Buk-MB | ![]() | ![]() | 18+ | |
9K33 Osa | ![]() | ![]() | 80+ | |
T38 Stilet | ![]() | 20 | ||
9K35 Strela | ![]() | ![]() | 54+ | |
Pantsir | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | According to Ilham Aliyev, we have placed new orders with Russia after 2021, including Pantsir, which was later confirmed by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense. |
9K330 Tor | ![]() | ![]() | 9-13 | |
S-75 Dvina | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | |
ZSU-23-4 Shilka | ![]() | ![]() | 45+ |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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GonioLight VT-I | ![]() | Unknown | [52] | |
Matis HH | ![]() | Unknown | [52] | |
Şahin Gözü | ![]() | Unknown | [53] | |
Dragoneye | ![]() | Unknown | The DRAGONEYE system is an electro-optical sensor system in which the following units are integrated:
| |
Dörtgöz thermal camera | ![]() | Unknown | DÖRTGÖZ is a 3rd generation thermal imaging system with today's most modern technology, developed for the detection, identification and diagnosis of threats from a distance [53] | |
DAS- DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL Aperture CAMERA SYSTEM | ![]() | Unknown | DAS- DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL Aperture CAMERA SYSTEM is a situational awareness system that offers 360° continuous surveillance with integrated thermal and daytime cameras [53] | |
ASIR IR reconnaissance camera | ![]() | Unknown | ASIR is a thermal imaging device with a 288x4 Focal Plane Index Detector that detects in the Far Infrared band, and it enables the detection of threatening elements easily in both day and night conditions [53] | |
Göz SeeSpot | ![]() | Unknown | EYE-SeeSpot (EYE-SS) Thermal Camera is used for detection, diagnosis and identification of threats; It is a thermal camera that provides high performance in all weather conditions day and night [53] | |
ADLR LRF | ![]() | Unknown | ADLR Laser Range Finder is a high performance laser range finder designed for use in air defense systems. [53] |
Name | Image | Origin | Number | Notes |
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Tanks | ||||
T-90 | | ![]() | 93 [33] | In 2011, 100 tanks were purchased under a contract with Rosoboronexport. They were delivered to Azerbaijan in 2011-2015. [54] . |
T-72 | ![]() | ![]() | 1.323 [33] | Most have been modernized by the Israeli company Elbit Systems. |
Altay | ![]() | ![]() | To be ordered | Although there is no information on how many will be purchased, at least 100 units can be purchased. [34] |
Armoured reconnaissance vehicle | ||||
BRM-1K | ![]() | ![]() | 21+ [35] | |
Infantry Fighting Vehicles | ||||
BMP-1 | | ![]() | 149 [55] | 268 BMP-1 and BMP-2 in service with the State Border Service [56] |
BMP-2 | ![]() | 260+ [55] | ||
BMP-3 | | ![]() | 118 [57] | Together with the Vesna-K thermal launch vehicle. According to the 2013 contract, 119 units were to be delivered. |
BTR-82A | ![]() | 230 [58] | Delivered to Azerbaijan in 2013-2018 | |
BMD-1 | ![]() | ![]() | 41 [35] | |
anti-tank Guided missile carriers | ||||
9M123 Khrizantema | ![]() | ![]() | 37 | [59] |
Name | Photo | Manufacturer | Variant | Number | Notes |
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MT-LB | | ![]() | 373+ [35] | [59] | |
BTR-80A | ![]() | ![]() | BTR-80A | 187 | 70 were purchased in 2007-2008 117 were purchased in 2008-2010 |
BTR-80 | ![]() | ![]() | BTR-80 | 210 | Purchased from Ukraine and Belarus |
BTR-70 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Babir-3M [60] | 259 [35] | Most have been modernized by Israel's Elbit Systems, 132 are in use, the rest are in reserve. |
BTR-60 | | ![]() | 30 [35] | More in storage. [57] | |
BTR-3U | ![]() | ![]() | 3 [34] | 3 purchased from Ukraine in 2006. [61] | |
BRDM-2 | ![]() | ![]() | 93 [62] | Unknown amount modernized and named "ZKDM". [63] [64] | |
BTR-D | ![]() | ![]() | 11 |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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FireForce Laser Weapon | ![]() | Unknown | Produced by Zireh Weapons Systems, an Azerbaijani hi-tech arms company. [65] | |
AZCAN Sentry APC | ![]() ![]() | Unknown | Produced by AZCAN Defence Solutions, an Azerbaijani-Canadian Corporation. [66] One seen being driven by the President of Azerbaijan during his visit to Karabakh. Some sources indicate that it has been used by the MIA, and other claims there are a handful of prototypes in the country owned by the state in general.[ citation needed ] | |
AZCAN Huron APC | ![]() ![]() | Unknown | Produced by AZCAN Defence Solutions, an Azerbaijani-Canadian Corporation. [66] Unknown if in service in the Azerbaijani military.[ citation needed ] | |
Humvee | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | Used by peacekeeping and internal forces. [67] |
AIL Storm | ![]() | ![]() | 90-150 | Unknown amount in service.[ citation needed ] |
AIL Abir | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | Unknown amount in service.[ citation needed ] |
Plasan SandCat | ![]() | ![]() | 230 [35] | 10 Sandcat SPEAR 120MM, 10 Spike-LR, 100 basic sandcat (some spotted with drone launchers). R-010SC command and control, MOES-720 mobile electro-optic station, Spike-ER, Mini Samson and Samson MLS variants amongst inventory. [68] |
Storm Rider | ![]() | Unknown | [68] | |
Otokar Cobra | ![]() | ![]() | 350 [35] | Delivered in 2010.[ citation needed ] |
Otokar Cobra II | ![]() | ![]() | 70+ | |
Otokar APV | ![]() | ![]() | 200 | |
Titan D | ![]() | Unknown [69] | Used in active service.[ citation needed ] | |
Titan S | ![]() | Unknown [69] | Used in active service.[ citation needed ] | |
Marauder | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | 110 [35] | Produced in Azerbaijan with engines made in the United States.[ citation needed ] |
Matador | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | 110 [35] | Produced in Azerbaijan with engines made in the United States.[ citation needed ] |
ILDIRIM MRAP | ![]() ![]() | 35+ | Joint production by MLS. 35 more vehicles will be produced. [70] 1e8aa-1537775597.jpg | |
Tufan MRAP | ![]() | Unknown | Produced by Azerbaijan Defence Industry. One prototype is produced, under development stage. [71] | |
Cougar | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | 50 | Used by peacekeeping forces. [72] |
Otokar Engerek | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Bought from the Turkish Armed Forces surplus. Based on Land Rover Defender 110 with different variants such as Engerek anti-tank and AGS-17 models. Mostly used by ÇHD units. [73] [74] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() | Unknown. | Used by state border service.[ citation needed ] |
Tarpan Honker | ![]() ![]() | | Unknown. | Used by mine agencies.[ citation needed ] |
Land Rover License Copy | ![]() | | Unknown. | Unknown amount in service. Fast attack variants spotted at 2020 military parade.[ citation needed ] |
Land Rover Wolf | ![]() | Unknown. | Military ambulance, used for medical first aid and transportation purposes. [75] | |
Gürzə | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown. | Patrol vehicle.[ citation needed ] |
UAZ-3151 | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown. | Used by Azerbaijani Land Forces.[ citation needed ] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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Unimog | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Acquired from Turkey, used for infantry transportation.[ citation needed ] |
Mercedes-Benz Atego | ![]() | | Unknown | Used for infantry and arms-ammunitions transportation.[ citation needed ] |
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Vehicle hauler trailer, used for armoured vehicle transportation.[ citation needed ] |
Kamaz | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Acquired from Russia, used for infantry transportation.[ citation needed ] |
MAZ | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Acquired from Belarus.[ citation needed ] |
Ural-4320 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Inherited from Soviet Union, additional quantities purchased from Russia and used for infantry transportation.[ citation needed ] |
Ural-43206 | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Used for infantry transportation.[ citation needed ] |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Electronic warfare | |||||
Groza-S | ![]() | Automated jamming station | ![]() | [76] [77] | |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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Revival Demining Vehicle | ![]() | Demining vehicle produced by domestic company | ||
FNSS Kunduz | ![]() | ![]() | 15 | Armored bulldozer manufactured by FNSS Defence Systems. [78] |
Tosun | ![]() | 15 | Armored bulldozer manufactured by Çukurova Makina and Best Group. Equipped with KORALP RCWS. [78] | |
Aardvark JSFU | ![]() | | 10 | Mine flail |
MEMATT | ![]() | 20 | Remote controlled demining vehicle. [78] [79] | |
FNSS Samur | ![]() | 10 | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge manufactured by FNSS Defence Systems. [78] Not delivered yet. | |
BREM-1M | ![]() | | Unknown | Armoured repair and recovery vehicle built on the T-90 chassis. Obtained from Russia. [80] |
BTS-5B | ![]() | 18 | Armoured repair and recovery vehicle. 4 purchased from Ukraine in 2007 [81] and 14 in 2012. [82] [83] | |
IMR-2 | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Engineering vehicle built on the T-72 chassis.[ citation needed ] |
IMR-3M | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Acquired from Russia. [84] |
MTU-90 | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Tracked armored bridgelayer, acquired from Russia. [84] |
TMM-6 Bridgelayer | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Based on wheeled heavyweight vehicle MZKT-7930. Acquired from Russia. [84] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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EL/M-2080 Green Pine | ![]() | Unknown | [85] | |
EL/M-2084 | ![]() | | Unknown | [85] [86] |
EL/M-2238 STAR | ![]() | Unknown |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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Lanza-LTR | ![]() | Unknown | [87] [88] | |
Lanza-MRR | ![]() | Unknown | [87] [88] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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TASMUS | ![]() | 60 [89] | Total 60 unit entered into service AZRA-1 AZRA-2 in project of scope [89] |
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