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BMC Vuran (Striker)


Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicle [ 2019 ]



The BMC Vuran is an all-modern MRAP solution originating from Turkey and its growing defense sector.



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The "Vuran" ("Striker") is an indigenous Turkish defense industry fast-attack / troop support "Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected" (MRAP) vehicle for the modern battlefield. Introduced in 2019, the type has already gone on to see practical combat service in contested environments as part of both the 2nd Libyan Civil War (2014-2020) and the short-lived Turkish incursion into Syria (2019). The vehicle serves with the Turkish Land Forcers as well as the Gendarmerie General Command and it has been purchased by the forces of Kosovo, Libya, and Tunisia (evaluation).

The 16-ton truck sits atop a conventional 4x4 wheeled arrangement giving excellent ground clearance (345mm) and on-road / off-road travel. The road tires are large, well-spaced at the corners of the vehicle, and are designed to operate under all conditions (including when flat). Power is through a single 360 horsepower diesel-fueled engine housed under the hood at the bow which sports horizontal slats over the engine face. The truck showcases an inherent operational range out to 1,000 kilometers with road speeds reaching 100 kmh.

Dimensions of the Vuran include a running length of 6 meters, a beam of 2.5 meters, and a height of 2.8 meters. It can ford 1.2 meter bodies of water, climb 70% gradients, and 0.5 meter slopes.

The driving crew has access to the front of the vehicle through hinged, automobile-style doors while a powered ramp provides access from the rear. Up to five passengers can be carried. "Pioneer" equipment, such as shovels and pick axes, can be latched at various points to the sides of the hull.

As an MRAP, armor protection reaches up to STANAG 4569 Level 3 aided by its blast-deflecting, V-shaped hull underside. Screens are positioned over all of the bullet resistant window panes to provide point defense against rocket attacks. Screens are also set over the headlamps.

Typical armament is a single 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)or similar mounting on the roof by way of a Remote Weapon Station (RWS) though variants of this MRAP include a mortar carrier with split hinged doors on the hull roof (four examples of this model have been purchased by Kosovo).©MilitaryFactory.com
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Specifications



Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (BMC) - Turkey
Manufacturer(s)
Kosovo; Libya; Tunisia (evaluation); Turkmenistan (evaluation); Turkey
Operators National flag of Libya National flag of Turkey National flag of Turkmenistan National flag of Tunisia
2019
Service Year
Turkey
National Origin
Active
Project Status
2
Crew
1,500
Units


AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT
Traverse bodies of open water under own power with / without preparation.
INFANTRY SUPPORT
Support allied ground forces through weapons, inherent capabilities, and / or onboard systems.
ARMOR CAR / SECURITY
Design, of typically lightweight nature, providing onroad/offroad capabilities for the scouting or general security roles.
MRAP
Designed to withstand attacks from mines and ambushes through specialized design and survivability features.
RECONNAISSANCE
Can conduct reconnaissance / scout missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, et al - typically through lightweight design.
UTILITY
General utility-minded design to accomplish a variety of battlefield tasks, typically in a non-direct-combat fashion.
SPECIAL PURPOSE
Special purpose design developed to accomplish an equally-special battlefield role or roles.


ALL-WHEEL
Wheeled arrangement gives this system an inherent road-running capability, enhancing mobility particularly on paved roads.
REMOTE WEAPON STATION (RWS)
Vehicle supports a remote-operated weapons station, reducing crew exposure to outside dangers.
TRAVERSABLE MAIN ARMAMENT
Armament is situated in a traversing component, allowing for all-around engagement of enemy threats regardless of the vehicle's facing.
AMPHIBIOUS
System can enter and traverse open water sources - either rivers, lakes, and streams; Amphibious Assault operation support.
CROSS-COUNTRY TRAVERSAL
Design includes such features as a track-link system or high ground clearance to better traverse offroad.
ENHANCED ARMOR PROTECTION
Protection is enhanced by way of additional armor being installed over that of standard levels; plate steel for older designs and reactive armor for modern types.
CBRN PROTECTION
Crew is provided (either as standard or optional) protection against Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear agents for enhanced survivability in contaminated zones.
SMOKE SCREEN
Vehicle has capability to self-generate a smoke screen, either through launched grenades or built-in engine funtion (raw fuel injection).
NIGHT VISION
Crew has access to night-vision equipment, allowing for low-light or night time operations.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT / AIR-DEFENSE
System is given an anti-aircraft defense component to protect itself from low-flying aerial threats at range.
ANTI-INFANTRY
Vehicle features an in-built anti-infantry capability for local defense of the vehicle or general troop suppression.
TROOP-CARRYING
Vehicle (or its variants) has an inherent troop-carrying capability, providing protected cover for embarked allies in contested areas.
REMOTE WEAPON STATION (RWS)
Vehicle supports an unmanned weapons station controlled remotely from within the safety of the vehicle.
INHERENT VERSATILITY
Vehicle's proven running gear and overall makeup lends itself well to fulfill other battlefield roles by way of specialized designs.


19.7 ft
(6 meters)
Length
9.2 ft
(2.8 meters)
Width
8.2 ft
(2.5 meters)
Height
32,000 lb
(14,515 kg)
Weight
16.0 tons
(Light-class)
Tonnage


1 x Diesel-fueled engine developing 360 horsepower driving conventional 4x4 all-wheel arrangement.
Drive System
68 mph
(110 kph)
Road Speed
621 miles
(1,000 km)
Road Range


1 x 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) in Remote Weapon Station (RWS) on roof.

Also an personal weapons carried by the crew.
AMMUNITION
500 x 12.7mm ammunition (estimated).


Vuran - Base Series Name.
Vuran 120mm - Mortar carrier vehicle with slit-door (hinged) hull roof.


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