Toofan (MRAP)

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Toofan
Toophan MRAP closeup.jpg
Closeup of the Toofan MRAP.
TypeMRAP
Place of origin Iran
Service history
In service2018–present
Used by Iran
Production history
DesignerMinistry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics
Produced2018–present
Specifications
Crew2
Passengers10
ArmorBallistic protection up to STANAG 2/3
Main
armament
Numerous, including 12.7 HMG.
Enginediesel
TransmissionFour-wheel drive
Maximum speed 100 km/h

The Toofan (Persian: طوفان, lit. 'Storm[1] or Hurricane'), sometimes known as Toufan[2] or Tufan,[3] is an Iranian MRAP armored vehicle. It was designed and manufactured by the Iranian Ministry of Defence to enter into service with the IRGC Ground Forces and NAJA.[4]

History[]

The MRAP was first seen at the 2016 IPAS convention in Iran.[1] The Toofan was publicly unveiled on November 20, 2018[4] with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami attending the event.[5]

After the MRAP was unveiled, Streit Group has mentioned that they are looking into legal options for a redress.[2]

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.[4][5] 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.[4][5] It can be outfitted with STANAG 2 or 3 protection.[2]

It has a 360 hp engine[1] with the Toofan able to drive through 1.5 meters of water and climbing barriers as high as 50 centimeters.[4][5] 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.[4][5]

The MRAP's design is similar to the Typhoon made by Streit Group.[2][3]

Armaments[]

The Toofan can be equipped with semi-heavy weapons onto the tailgate gun shields and turrets,[4][5] including a 12.7 heavy machine gun with gun shield.

Cost[]

The cost of the program is disclosed but during his address to the press, Brigadier General 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."[5]

Operators[]

Non-State Actors[]

  • Popular Mobilization Forces[6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "طوفانِ «Mrap» بومی در اوج تحریم‌ها و بدعهدی‌ها/ ایران هم به جمع تولیدکنندگان یک غول میلیون دلاری پیوست +عکس". 20 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Iran Made a Big Deal About Its New MRAP". 24 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Armor: An Iranian MRAP to Deal with Iranians".
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "New 4x4 MRAP armored vehicle Toofan for Iranian army". Army Recognition. 2018-11-01.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Iran Unveils New Military Vehicle". Tasnim News Agency. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  6. ^ "ATTN CENTCOM: Iran Built Its Own Iraqi Army". 23 July 2021.
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