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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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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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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.
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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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Armament
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The Desert Iris can be armed with 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine, MRLS launcher or TOW launcher.
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Country users
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Jordan
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Designer Company
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KADDB King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau
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Accessories
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Weapons rings mount.
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Crew
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3 soldiers
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Armor
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No armor
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Weight
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1,650 kg
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Speed
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120 km/h maximum speed
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Range
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400 to 600 km
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Dimensions
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Lenght, 4,25 m; Width, 1,9 m; Height, 1,75 m
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