Hoveyzeh | |
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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 (Armored car) (Persian: نفربر هویزه) is an Iranian ultra-light armored car which was unveiled[1][2] in August 2012. This armored car 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 4 passengers as well as the driver, and a periscope has been installed for each passenger in order to allow outside visibility.[10]