Turkey has received order to produce 100 Medium battle Tanks

[BHarwana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1038483355061366787

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Now Turkey means business likely they found usage of faster , smaller tank in the Syrian conflict

 

[Ali_Baba]

Interesting !!!!!!

 

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Now Turkey means business likely they found usage of faster , smaller tank in the Syrian conflict

not for Turkey....

The Philippines and Bangladesh have put an order for the 100 KAPLAN medium tanks which are co-produced by Turkish defense contractor FNNS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad, Windu Paramata, the head of the medium tank project at Pindad, has said.

 

[Basel]

not for Turkey....

The Philippines and Bangladesh have put an order for the 100 KAPLAN medium tanks which are co-produced by Turkish defense contractor FNNS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad, Windu Paramata, the head of the medium tank project at Pindad, has said.

What is specifications of tank?

 

[Fenasi Kerim]

What is specifications of tank?

I am wondering the same, and can it replace some of our older tanks? Is it suitable for Turkish conflict theatre and environment?

@Combat-Master

 

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What is specifications of tank?

https://www.fnss.com.tr/en/product/kaplan-mt/technical-specifications

@Fenasi Kerim
IMO It would be perfect for our Marines to replace aging M48 and M60s..

 

[Saithan]

The Philippines and Bangladesh have put an order for the 100 KAPLAN medium tanks which are co-produced by Turkish defense contractor FNNS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad, Windu Paramata, the head of the medium tank project at Pindad, has said.

Paramata said the two countries had expressed willingness to buy 40 to 50 units each.

“In October, we will be demonstrating medium tanks there, as a condition for the procurement of defense equipment in their countries,” Paramata told state-run Anadolu Agency on Sept. 7.

Paramata said the Indonesian Defense Ministry also mulled purchasing the KAPLAN tanks but the ministry was still evaluating the number of units to be procured.

Paramata said the Indonesian army’s research and development agency had certified the medium tank earlier this year.

Paramata praised the Turkish-Indonesian battle tank as featuring the most recent technology in the global defense industry.

Poland followed suit in producing a similar tank, Paramata said, adding, however, that the country was still at the concept stage.

Paramata said the medium tank is suitable for use in countries with only two seasons in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines as well as in four-season countries as it can operate at a maximum temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, and at a minimum temperature of -30 degrees Celsius.

KAPLAN MT medium-weight tank

The tank’s prototype was first exhibited at the 13th International Defense Industry Fair held last May.

A CMI Cockerill 3105 tower - equipped to fire high-pressure 105mm shells - provides the tank’s firepower.

Diesel-engine powered, the tank has a fully automatic transmission and is able to carry three crew members - a driver, shooter and commander.

With a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour (43.4 miles per hour), the vehicle travels distances of up to 450 kilometers (280 miles).

Ballistic guards protect the tank’s body and the vehicle has add-on armor. In addition, the tank’s belly is guarded against mines.

It also has a secondary weapon in the shape of a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

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Great post, I just copy the article in here, so we can all read it.

I am just sad that TSK didn't have a few of these to field test them in the Afrin operation. successful field testing would have resulted in higher sales number!

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

Looks like a pretty solid and tough medium tank. We should give these a try in northern mountaineous regions of pakistan. Chinese made a medium tank for the mountains too but that doesn't look as good as this one here.

 

[dBSPL]

If you talk about Turkey's unique needs, different armor combinations and active protection system required. And if you look at the MSB's working order, buying with a foreign turret will no longer avaliable. Also, almost all new generation projects are now forced to be supported by domestic engine production. On the other hand, It may be possible to integrate existing MBT modernizations and the systems that the Altay MITUP program has gained.

In summary, if these tanks be rearranged according to the needs of Turkey, the costs are quite pull up. Perhaps for this reason, the current M60 and leopard modernization are more prominent.

https://www.fnss.com.tr/en/product/kaplan-mt/technical-specifications

@Fenasi Kerim
IMO It would be perfect for our Marines to replace aging M48 and M60s..

Bro , correct me if im wrong , Amphibious Brigade has no armored units. M48s are assigned from different brigades.

The biggest advantage of Kaplan MT is that it could be airborne 105mm system.

 

[Saithan]

um... well I am surprised and happy if it's confirmed that we're delivering to the Philippine army. I read that MT was in the heavy end compared to the 3-4 other tanks that were being considered.