Ra'ad / Raad MRAP armored vehicle
Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled homegrown and advanced armored vehicle, Ra'ad [Thunder], on 13 August 2019. Besides Ra’d, the multipurpose vehicles, which have been designed and manufactured by the experts at the Iranian Defense Ministry, were delivered to the armed forces in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari.
Speaking at the ceremony, General Hatami said Iran’s deterrence and defense power is presently at its top level and the country seeks to increase its dependency on foreigners in this regard. "Ra’d is designed to perform security missions and is capable of protecting its passengers against mines, bombs and bullets," he said. Another similar armored vehicle is the Toufan, which has been produced since 2018 with a 4x4 wheel formula.
General Hatami inaugurated the anti-personnel armored vehicle "Raad" with appreciation for the efforts of Defense Industry Specialists Their efforts and determination to supply the advanced equipment of the Armed Forces in the field of martial arts have made it their mission to say, "Thank God that we have implemented expertise in the defense industry with the weapons of faith and practice as directed by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief." With the advent of advanced defense achievements, we emerged. He added that today's "deterrence" power and comprehensive defense readiness of the Islamic Republic's armed forces has reached its peak in various fields, adding: "The Ministry of Defense's strategy is to upgrade the defense equipment used by the armed forces using internal capabilities and not depend on them."
Brigadier General Amir Khatami, speaking at this ceremony, noted that the Raad armored vehicle was capable of withstanding the impact of artillery fragments and a bullet with a radioactive steel core, as well as anti-tank mine explosions. According to him, this machine may well ensure the safety of command personnel and important personalities when passing suspicious sections of the road where mine traps and roadside mines can be laid. The Iranian Defense Minister also noted that the Raad armored vehicle can be used in asymmetric warfare, in street battles, at border outposts and in other operational areas.
out security and safety missions of the occupants of mines and explosive traps and roadside bombs, depending on the climate and climate of the country The body of the car is seamlessly designed with a "V" floor and no chassis. "The car is highly resistant to the impact of steel core bullets, cracking and anti-tank mines blasting under the car," the defense secretary said, adding that the vehicle was in alignment with high-standard anti-personnel mines and ambushes in addition to protecting passenger occupants. All main parts and assemblies except the suspension are protected against bullet impact, cracking and explosion. The defense minister said the vehicle is capable of asymmetric, inter-city and border checkpoints and operational zones as well as anti-mines and anti-thunder armored vehicles. And supply roadside bombs.
Hatami said that the advanced anti-personnel and anti-thunder armored vehicle is an upgraded and more advanced version of the previous generation "Storm" engine, said engine system, power transmission, operating weight, operating radius, speed, weapon portability, carrying capacity. Personnel and cargo, blast protection system and ballistic level of protection in the "Thunder" have become significantly more up-to-date.
He expressed hope that the Ministry of Defense will do its utmost to enhance the active defensive deterrence power of the Islamic Republic of Iran and is ready to assist the various industries of the country, including the car companies, in securing the economic security of the people by constructing the required parts for automakers. Provide and fill vacancies for foreign companies without competing with the private sector.
Iran also unveiled another military vehicle, Aras 2, a high mobility multipurpose military vehicle [ie, a Jeep with Iranian characteristics], which is designed for rough and soft terrain tracks. With a greater operational range and overhauled engine, the vehicle is especially suitable for carrying heavy weaponry in different battlegrounds. The display included over two dozen of the smaller Aras 2 pickup vehicles, but only a single Rad MRAP.
Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made great improvement in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the country self-sufficient in the arms sector.
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