# Desert Iris

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The **Desert Iris** is a 4x4 versatile and durable strategic auxiliary vehicle. It was developed by the King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (now Jordan Design and Development Bureau)[1] and SHP Motorsports to meet an operational requirement identified by the [Jordanian Armed Forces](/source/Jordanian_Armed_Forces) (JAF) for a cost-effective, light-weight, rapid deployment vehicle which would be used to secure its territorial borders.[2] The Desert Iris can mount a range of weaponry on its multi-purpose weapons tray. This unit can be fitted and removed easily and rapidly, enabling the Desert Iris to be re-configured as required by ground forces.

## Variants

- **Desert Iris TOW :** The Iris is configured with a mounted anti-tank [TOW](/source/BGM-71_TOW) along the back side of the vehicle.
- **Desert Iris MRLS:** Enables most handheld rocket launcher systems to be mounted to the back side of the vehicle.
- **Desert Iris 12.7 mm:** A 12.7 mm machine gun is fitted to weapons tray the back side of the vehicle.
- **Desert Iris UAV:** The weapons tray comes with a UAV launcher platform mounted to the back side of the vehicle.[2]

## Armament

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.[1]

## Propulsion

The Desert Iris was built around [Toyota](/source/Toyota) automotive components and a 2.8 liter four-cylinder Toyota engine. It is able to be utilized as a fast attack platform due to its capable 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.[3] The vehicle is able to maneuver over slopes of 60% incline vertical, as well as 40% horizontal.[4]

## References

1. ["KADDB | Home Page"](http://www.kaddb.com/). *www.kaddb.com*. Retrieved 2015-12-23.

1. ["Jordan Eyes Expansion of Domestic Defense Industry"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150910091854/http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2005/May/Pages/Jordan_Eyes3203.aspx). *www.nationaldefensemagazine.org*. Archived from [the original](http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2005/May/Pages/Jordan_Eyes3203.aspx) on 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2015-12-23.

1. ["Jordan eyes expansion of domestic defense industry. - Free Online Library"](http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Jordan+eyes+expansion+of+domestic+defense+industry-a0132162761). *www.thefreelibrary.com*. Retrieved 2015-12-23.

1. ["Desert Iris"](http://www.deagel.com/Tactical-Vehicles/Desert-Iris_a002217001.aspx). *www.deagel.com*. Retrieved 2015-12-23.

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