WorldTekhno.com – Toofan missiles are a weapon used by Hamas to threaten Israel if attacks on Gaza are not stopped.
This weapon was apparently developed by Iran and sourced from the US. The Toophan or Tufan missile was developed by copying the US-made BGM-71 TOW missile.
The Toophan missile (also known as Tufan) is a semi-active laser-guided anti-tank missile developed by Iran. This missile is based on the US-made BGM-71 TOW missile, but with several improvements, including the use of a more accurate laser guidance system and thermobaric technology in the warhead.
The Toopan missile can be launched from ground or airborne platforms and has an effective range of up to 4.5 kilometres. The missile can penetrate armour up to 700 millimetres thick and is highly effective against armoured vehicles and fortifications.
Several militant groups in the Middle East, including Hamas and Hezbollah, have used Toopan missiles. This missile has also been used by the Iranian military in the wars in Syria and Yemen.
Below are some specifications of the Toopan missile:
○ Type: Semi-active laser-guided anti-tank missile.
○ Length: 1.15 metres
○ Diameter: 152 millimetres
○ Weight: 21.5 kilograms
○ Effective range: 4.5 kilometres
○ Maximum speed: 330 metres per second
○ Warhead: Tandem HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) or thermobaric.
The Toopan missile is a very deadly weapon and has caused a lot of damage in several conflicts in the Middle East.***
