Toofan (infantry mobility vehicle)
The Toofan (Persian: طوفان, lit. 'Hurricane') is an Iranian MRAP and infantry mobility vehicle. It was designed and manufactured by the Iranian Ministry of Defence to enter into service with the IRGC Ground Forces.[1]
Toofan | |
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Type | MRAP infantry mobility vehicle |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
In service | 2018–present |
Used by | Iran by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Iraq by Iraqi Armed Forces Georgia by Defense Forces of Georgia Iraq by Popular Mobilization Forces Namibia by Namibian Army Lebanon by Hezbollah Syria by Syrian Arab Army |
Production history | |
Designer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics |
Produced | 2018–present |
Specifications | |
Crew | 2 |
Passengers | 10 |
Armor | Mine resistant IED resistant Resistant to steel core bullets Ballistic protection |
Transmission | Four-wheel drive |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
Design
The Toofan was developed to provide Iranian forces with a highly mobile vehicle that is capable of carrying out logistics and combat missions in all possible theaters of war.[1][2] The features of the Toofan are that it is ambush protected with ballistic protection to resist land mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and steel core bullets.[1][2]
Armaments
The Toofan can be equipped with semi-heavy weapons onto the tailgate gun shields and turrets.[1][2]
Capabilities
The capabilities of the Toofan include its ability to drive through 1.5 meters of water and climbing barriers as high as 50 centimeters.[1][2] It can carry up to 10 personnel and is equipped with run-flat tires which enables it to drive for 50 kilometers with a flat tire. It can also drive at speeds of up to 100 km/h.[1][2]
Cost
The cost of the program is disclosed but during his address to the press, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami stated that "such a vehicle costs around $500,000 in the international market, [while] Iranian experts have manufactured [the] Toofan at a much lower price."[1][2]
References
- Kojouri, Saman (20 November 2018). "Iran launches production line of first series of armored mine-resistant vehicle". Press TV. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- "Iran Unveils New Military Vehicle". Tasnim News Agency. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.