Toofan | |
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Type | MRAP |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
In service | 2018–present |
Used by | Iran |
Production history | |
Designer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics |
Produced | 2018–present |
Specifications | |
Crew | 2 |
Passengers | 10 |
Armor | Ballistic protection up to STANAG 2/3 |
Main armament | Numerous, including 12.7 HMG. |
Engine | diesel 360 hp (270 kW) |
Transmission | Four-wheel drive |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
The Toofan (Persian: طوفان, lit. 'Storm[1] or Hurricane'), sometimes known as Toophan,[2] Toufan[3] or Tufan,[4] 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.[5]