Hoveyzeh (APC)
| Hoveyzeh | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization (Iran) |
| Produced | unveiled in August 2012 |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 4 passengers + 1 driver |
Hoveyzeh (Persian: نفربر هویزه) is an Iranian ultra-light armored personnel carrier which was unveiled[1][2] in August 2012. This vehicle has the capability[3][4][5] to carry weapons and diverse equipment; and is capable to operate at night by having ability to be used quickly and easily, appropriate speed, effective camouflage and facile-hiding. Among other features of "Hovezyeh armored-vehicle" are: feasibility of easy transportation, possibility of air transportation by plane/helicopter, usability in different missions of the Armed Forces,[6] and so on.[7][8][9]
Hoveyzeh armored vehicle has the capability to be utilized at border-checkpoints in order to fight criminals and fight against drug-trafficking as well as other military and law enforcement operations. Hoveyzeh is used in civilian affairs, too; such as being utilized in unforeseen events, etc. According to Tasnim-News: presumably, the Hoveyzeh can carry four passengers as well as the driver, and a periscope has been installed for each passenger in order to allow outside visibility.[10]
See also
References
- ^ The family of Iranian Armoured personnel carrier from Hoveyzeh and Rakhsh, Boraq, Toofan and Talaieh yjc.ir, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ Hoveyzeh is a versatile tactical vehicle for the Armed Forces khabarban.com, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ Unveiling of Armoured personnel carrier of Hoveyzeh farsnews.ir, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ The family of Iranian Armoured personnel carrier from Hoveyzeh and Rakhsh, Boraq, Toofan and Talaieh khabarban.com, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ Armoured personnel carrier of Hoveyzeh yjc.ir, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ From Hoveyzeh and Talaieh to Boraq and Rakhsh; Get acquainted with Iranian armoured personnel carriers tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ From Hoveyzeh and Talaieh to Boraq and Rakhsh; Get acquainted with Iranian armorued personnel carriers defapress.ir, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ Profile of armoured personnel carrier of "Hoveyzeh" mizanonline.com, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ The Minister of Defense explained the characteristics of Hoveyzeh and Talaieh armorued vehicles magiran.com, Retrieved 6 August 2020
- ^ From Hoveyzeh and Talaieh to Boraq and Rakhsh; Get acquainted with Iranian armoured personnel carriers tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 6 August 2020
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