DSA 2016: FNSS Showcases New Concept for APCs
At DSA 2016, FNSS is exhibiting the KAPLAN new generation armoured fighting vehicle hat the company also calls a new concept for armoured personnel carriers. The vehicle has the ability to move together with main battle tanks, has a 22-25 Hp/ton power-to-weight ratio, which takes into account the weight of the communication system and the automatic transmission.
The advanced suspension system, tracks has been designed to reduce vibration and increase road holding. Access to the vehicle is gained through a personnel door on the ramp or the hydraulic ramp located at the rear of the vehicle. On the top, there is a wide hatch for personnel and another hatch that has been specifically designed to maximize the driver’s field of view. The maintenance and repair of the power pack are performed via the cabin access hatch and hatches that are at the front of the vehicle. The two fuel tanks are located at the rear for balance and are fully-armored and isolated from the vehicle to ensure the security of personnel.
KAPLAN is amphibious thanks to the two water propulsion systems located at the rear of the vehicle, KAPLAN can perform in deep and water current rate. It can perform pivot turns in the water and even move backwards. In addition to this, it allows the driver to enter the water without any preparation.
The hull of KAPLAN is manufactured and integrated using a ballistic welding technique. The hull is water resistant together with the hatches and lids are water-proofed via seals. While the power pack cabin and the expanded driver area are located in front of the vehicle, the gunner and the commander areas are located in the middle of the vehicle. The personnel carrier version can carry 8 troops in the rear, and the turreted version can carry 6 dismounts.
Survivability systems such as, reduced thermal signature, laser warning system and sniper detection and CBRN protection systems are also applied the vehicle.
There are also laser-protected glass periscopes that allows the driver to see outside with wide angle of view which provides, high situational awareness. Integrated night vision systems is standard in all variants.
The vehicles structural design enables to improve complete family of vehicles consist of different variants.
At DSA the vehicle is displayed with the SABER new generation remote control turret with a Orbital ATK 30mm Mk 4 BUSHMASTER cannon and an L-3 Wescam MX-10 EO/IR tactical surveillance system; on DST's iDBT20 segmented Ideal Band Track.
DSA 2016: Otokar Exhibits COBRA II
Otokar presents its COBRA II 4x4 wheeled armoured tactical vehicle at Hall 2, Stand No 2003-A.
COBRA II 4X4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle is a modular platform with superior technical and tactical characteristics which is developed over existing COBRA Vehicle. Besides great mobility, COBRA II provides higher ballistic and mine protection, increased payload capacity and internal volume. With its wide range of weapon integration and mission equipment options COBRA II can serve various types of missions including urban and peacekeeping missions with optional amphibious feature. The vehicle provides a remarkable performance in a wide range of challenging terrains and climatic conditions. (Photo: DPM)
Highlighting the success of Otokar in international markets and the aim of opening to new markets, "
Otokar, apart from being the main supplier of the Turkish Military and Security Forces for wheeled tactical vehicles, serves 50 different end users in almost 30 countries,"
Otokar General Manager Serdar Gorguc, explained to MT. "
Today over 29 000 Otokar military vehicles are in service in many different parts of the world with an outstanding performance. Capabilities of the design, testing, development, and production under one single umbrella greatly differentiate Otokar among our rivals and we are extremely pleased to see that, our intense focus in the business is appreciated by our customers. We are proud to be here in DSA again."
Otokar tactical armoured vehicles are operating under many different geographical and extreme climate conditions in the world and their combat capabilities are proven in the real combat situations in high risk areas. Today, Otokar military vehicles are globally deployed in various operations under UN and NATO flags.
Recently, Otokar received a contract for COBRA II to perform in various missions of Turkish security forces.
DSA 2016: Roketsan Sees ASPAC as Very Important
At DSA 2016, Roketsan would like to penetrate the SE Asian market further, having done internal restructuring to concentrate on this market. According to company executives, Roketsan is currently in talks with Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, about all forms of cooperation, be it hard sales, co-production, or transfer of technology, and is expecting to see possible results this year.