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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] |
122mm 2S1 Gvozdika | | ![]() | 70+ [35] | [Range: 15.2 km or 21.9 km when using RAPs]. [36] |
152mm 2S3 Akatsiya | | 26 [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 [37] | [Range: 25 km or 28.9 km when using RAPs]. [38] |
203mm 2S7 Pion | | ![]() | 15 [37] | [Range: 37.5 km or 55.5 km when using RAPs]. [36] |
155 mm | ![]() | ![]() | 6 [37] | |
155mm | ![]() | ![]() | 48 | [Range:32 km or 67 km when using RAPs]. |
155mm DITA | ![]() | ![]() | 72 | |
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 [40] | [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 [41] | [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 [42] | [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] |
Predator Hawk | ![]() | unknown | ||
LORA | ![]() | ![]() | 4 [35] | [Range: 430 km], [CEP: 10m]. [29] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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120mm Spear Mk2 | ![]() | ![]() | 47 [35] | Used with SandCat [35] [Range: 10 km]. [29] |
120mm Cardom | ![]() | 50 [35] | [Range: 8 km]. [29] | |
120mm 2S31 Vena | ![]() | 18 [35] | [Range: 18 km]. [43] | |
2S9 Nona | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | |
MO-120-RT-61 | ![]() | | 350[ citation needed ] | |
Komando 20N6MT | ![]() | 400 | [44] | |
20N5 | ![]() | 280 | [45] | |
2B14 Podnos | ![]() | ![]() | 400 | |
2B11 | ![]() | ![]() | 600 | |
2S12 | ![]() | 180 [35] | ||
M1938 mortar | ![]() | ![]() | 27 [35] | |
RM-38 | ![]() | ![]() | 107 [38] [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 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1.215 [33] | 404 in active service, 500 in reserve. In military operations in 2020 and 2023, the Azerbaijani army captured 110 T72 tanks belonging to Armenia. 201 T72s purchased from Ukraine and Belarus |
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 | 230 units purchased in 2013-2018 | |
BMD-1 | ![]() | ![]() | 41 [35] | |
anti-tank Guided missile carriers | ||||
9M123 Khrizantema | ![]() | ![]() | 37 | [58] |
Name | Photo | Manufacturer | Variant | Number | Notes |
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MT-LB | | ![]() | 373+ [35] | [58] | |
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 [59] | 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. [60] | |
BRDM-2 | ![]() | ![]() | 93 [61] | Unknown amount modernized and named "ZKDM". [62] [63] | |
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. [64] | |
AZCAN Sentry APC | ![]() ![]() | Unknown | Produced by AZCAN Defence Solutions, an Azerbaijani-Canadian Corporation. [65] 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. [65] Unknown if in service in the Azerbaijani military.[ citation needed ] | |
Humvee | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | Used by peacekeeping and internal forces. [66] |
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. [67] |
Storm Rider | ![]() | Unknown | [67] | |
Otokar Cobra | ![]() | ![]() | 350 [35] | Delivered in 2010.[ citation needed ] |
Otokar Cobra II | ![]() | ![]() | 70+ | |
Otokar APV | ![]() | ![]() | 200 | |
Titan D | ![]() | Unknown [68] | Used in active service.[ citation needed ] | |
Titan S | ![]() | Unknown [68] | 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. [69] 1e8aa-1537775597.jpg | |
Tufan MRAP | ![]() | Unknown | Produced by Azerbaijan Defence Industry. One prototype is produced, under development stage. [70] | |
Cougar | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | 4+ | Used by peacekeeping forces. [71] |
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. [72] [73] |
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. [74] | |
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 | ![]() | [75] [76] | |
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. [77] |
Tosun | ![]() | 15 | Armored bulldozer manufactured by Çukurova Makina and Best Group. Equipped with KORALP RCWS. [77] | |
Aardvark JSFU | ![]() | | 10 | Mine flail |
MEMATT | ![]() | 20 | Remote controlled demining vehicle. [77] [78] | |
FNSS Samur | ![]() | 10 | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge manufactured by FNSS Defence Systems. [77] Not delivered yet. | |
BREM-1M | ![]() | | Unknown | Armoured repair and recovery vehicle built on the T-90 chassis. Obtained from Russia. [79] |
BTS-5B | ![]() | 18 | Armoured repair and recovery vehicle. 4 purchased from Ukraine in 2007 [80] and 14 in 2012. [81] [82] | |
IMR-2 | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Engineering vehicle built on the T-72 chassis.[ citation needed ] |
IMR-3M | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Acquired from Russia. [83] |
MTU-90 | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Tracked armored bridgelayer, acquired from Russia. [83] |
TMM-6 Bridgelayer | ![]() | ![]() | Unknown | Based on wheeled heavyweight vehicle MZKT-7930. Acquired from Russia. [83] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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EL/M-2080 Green Pine | ![]() | Unknown | [84] | |
EL/M-2084 | ![]() | | Unknown | [84] [85] |
EL/M-2238 STAR | ![]() | Unknown |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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Lanza-LTR | ![]() | Unknown | [86] [87] | |
Lanza-MRR | ![]() | Unknown | [86] [87] |
Name | Manufacturer | Photo | Number | Notes |
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TASMUS | ![]() | 60 [88] | Total 60 unit entered into service AZRA-1 AZRA-2 in project of scope [88] |
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