Toofan (MRAP)


The Toofan, sometimes known as Toophan, Toufan or Tufan, 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.

History

The MRAP was first seen at the 2016 IPAS convention in Iran. The Toofan was publicly unveiled on November 20, 2018 with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami attending the event. Five Toofans were initially produced.
Due to the Toofan's resemblance to the STREIT Group's Typhoon MRAP, the STREIT Group announced after the unveiling that it was exploring legal options for compensation.
On June 26, 2021, Toofan MRAPs were shown in a parade held by the Popular Mobilization Forces in Camp Ashraf, Diyala, Iraq.

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. The features of the Toofan are that it is ambush protected with ballistic protection to resist land mines, improvised explosive devices and steel core bullets. It can be outfitted with STANAG 4569 level 2 or 3 protection.
It has a 360 hp engine, is able to drive through of water and climbing barriers of. It can carry up to 10 personnel and is equipped with run-flat tires allowing it to drive for with a flat tire. A spare tire is mounted on the right side. It can also drive at speeds of up to.
The MRAP's components are made in Iran, except for the gearbox, engine and suspension. A V-shaped hull underneath is used to deflect explosions from underneath.
Its appearance resembles the STREIT Group Typhoon MRAP with similarities based on its physical appearance and its dimensions.

Armaments

The Toofan can be equipped with semi-heavy weapons onto the tailgate gun shields and turrets if needed, including a 12.7mm 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, Iranian experts have manufactured Toofan at a much lower price."

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