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
TypeMRAP infantry mobility vehicle
Place of originIran
Service history
In service2018–present
Used byIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Production history
DesignerMinistry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics
Produced2018–present
Specifications
Crew2
Passengers10
ArmorMine resistant
IED resistant
Resistant to steel core bullets
Ballistic protection
TransmissionFour-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]

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References
  1. Kojouri, Saman (20 November 2018). "Iran launches production line of first series of armored mine-resistant vehicle". Press TV. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  2. "Iran Unveils New Military Vehicle". Tasnim News Agency. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
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