Toofan (MRAP)

Toofan
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
360 hp (270 kW)
TransmissionFour-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]

  1. ^ "طوفانِ "Mrap" بومی در اوج تحریم‌ها و بدعهدی‌ها/ ایران هم به جمع تولیدکنندگان یک غول میلیون دلاری پیوست +عکس". 20 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Toophan". Archived from the original on 2023-08-04.
  3. ^ "Iran Made a Big Deal About Its New MRAP". 24 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Armor: An Iranian MRAP to Deal with Iranians".
  5. ^ "New 4x4 MRAP armored vehicle Toofan for Iranian army". Army Recognition. 2018-11-01.