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It has been suggested that this article be merged into [[::Bell AH-1 SuperCobra|Bell AH-1 SuperCobra]]. (Discuss) Proposed since January 2013. |
For Iranian Anti-tank missiles, see Toophan.
| Toufan I,II | |
|---|---|
| Role | Attack helicopter |
| Manufacturer | IAIO |
| First flight | May 2010[1] |
| Status | Active service |
| Primary users | IRGC Iranian Army |
| Number built | 10 Toufan I in 2010 2 Toufan II in 2013 |
The IAIO Toufan or Toophan (English: Typhoon) is series of combat helicopters produced by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization. Based on the 'Bell AH-1 Cobra' designed in the United States in the 1960s the Toofan is produced in two variants, the Toufan I unveiled in May 2010 was followed by the improved Toufan II unveiled on January 2013.[2][3]
Operators[]
Iran
- Iranian Army - 10 Toufan I and 1 Toufan II
- IRGC - 1 Toufan II
See also[]
- List of rotorcraft
References[]
- ↑ Iran Unveils ‘Toofan 2’ Helicopter
- ↑ "PressTV - Iran unveils latest indigenous helicopter Toufan 2". Presstv.ir. 2012-12-12. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/01/02/281382/iran-unveils-latest-combat-helicopter/. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ↑ "Fars News Agency :: Iran Starts Using New Home-Made Combat Choppers". English.farsnews.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. https://archive.is/SWImk. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
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