Armament |
The
vehicle includes a weapon frame and ring
mount directly behind the driver/commander
seats that permits the vehicle to carry
a variety of weapons based on the mission
profile. Some include a basic 12.7 mm machine
gun up to and including a TOW launcher.
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Protection |
The
Desert Iris is based on a space frame chassis
with the engine located at the front under
a bonnet. The driver and passenger are seated
centrally under roll-bar protection while
a weapon mounting is located to the rear
over a limited capacity cargo area.
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Propulsion |
Built
around Toyota automotive components and
a 2.8 liter four-cylinder Toyota engine,
the Desert Iris is a low profile fast attack
platform capable of an operational range
of 600 km on paved surfaces and 400 km off-road.
The engine develops 100 Bhp/ 75 KW at 4200
rpm. The independent double wishbone with
coil-over-shock suspension in the front
and independent training arms in the rear
give the Desert Iris tremendous stability
and off-road mobility. |
Accessories |
Desert
Iris is a low cost vehicle, with very easy
to maintain mechanicals to provide low life
cycle costs. The vehicle is small and compact
and is air-transportable by a wide range
of helicopters. The Desert Iris is a has
outstanding off-road capability. |
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Specifications |
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Armament |
The
Desert Iris can be armed
with 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine,
MRLS launcher or TOW launcher. |
Country
users |
Jordan
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Designer
Company |
KADDB
King Abdullah II Design
and Development Bureau
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Accessories |
Weapons
rings mount. |
Crew |
3
soldiers |
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Armor |
No
armor
a
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Weight |
1,650
kg |
Speed |
120
km/h maximum speed
a
|
Range |
400
to 600 km
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
4,25 m; Width, 1,9 m; Height,
1,75 m |
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