FNSS Pars
Encyclopedia
The Pars is an amphibious armoured personnel carrier
family with 6×6, and 8×8 versions, produced by FNSS - FMC-Nurol Defense Systems of Turkey
. Pars 6x6 is being proposed to the Turkish Army
and in 2006 the 8x8 vehicle was tested by the Malaysian Army
against the Swiss Piranha IIIC
and the Finnish Patria AMV, in 2010 FNSS Savunma Sistemleri Inc. has signed a letter of intent for Malaysia's 8x8 Armored Vehicles Program for 257 8x8 Pars vehicles to be manufactured locally in Malaysia. The Pars 8x8 was also tested in United Arab Emirates' desert trials in 2008 and completed 11,000 km desert and road trials successfully. Pars 8x8 also participated in the desert trials of UAE again in 2010.
Armoured personnel carrier
An armoured personnel carrier is an armoured fighting vehicle designed to transport infantry to the battlefield.APCs are usually armed with only a machine gun although variants carry recoilless rifles, anti-tank guided missiles , or mortars...
family with 6×6, and 8×8 versions, produced by FNSS - FMC-Nurol Defense Systems of Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Pars 6x6 is being proposed to the Turkish Army
Turkish Army
The Turkish Army or Turkish Land Forces is the main branch of the Turkish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. The modern history of the army began with its formation after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire...
and in 2006 the 8x8 vehicle was tested by the Malaysian Army
Malaysian Army
The Malaysian Army is the land component of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Steeped in British Army traditions, the Malaysian Army does not carry the title ‘royal’ as do the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Navy...
against the Swiss Piranha IIIC
Mowag Piranha
The MOWAG Piranha is a family of armoured fighting vehicles designed by the Swiss MOWAG , corporation....
and the Finnish Patria AMV, in 2010 FNSS Savunma Sistemleri Inc. has signed a letter of intent for Malaysia's 8x8 Armored Vehicles Program for 257 8x8 Pars vehicles to be manufactured locally in Malaysia. The Pars 8x8 was also tested in United Arab Emirates' desert trials in 2008 and completed 11,000 km desert and road trials successfully. Pars 8x8 also participated in the desert trials of UAE again in 2010.
Operators
- Turkish ArmyTurkish ArmyThe Turkish Army or Turkish Land Forces is the main branch of the Turkish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. The modern history of the army began with its formation after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire...
- Turkish Army ordered more than 1,000 Pars vehicles in different variants, and the Navy ordered more than 50 amphibious vehicles.
- Malaysian ArmyMalaysian ArmyThe Malaysian Army is the land component of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Steeped in British Army traditions, the Malaysian Army does not carry the title ‘royal’ as do the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Navy...
- The government has signed a letter of intent for the purchase of 257 vehicles worth an estimated $559 million. The turret will be produced by DenelDenelDenel Ltd is a South African state owned aerospace and defence technology conglomerate established in 1991. It was created when the manufacturing subsidiaries of Armscor were split off in order for Armscor to become the procurement agency for South African Defence Force , now known as the South...
of South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. A prototype will be delivered by 2011 for final approval, and the order is expected to be filled between 2012 and 2015.
Technical
| Engine | 525 hp Diesel |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Fully Automatic |
| Number of Forward and Reverse Speed | 7 Forward 1 Reverse |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 20.4 to 24.5 hp/ton |
| EURO Norm of Power Pack | EURO 3 Power Pack Compliant with NATO Single Fuel Concept Aviation F34 Fuel |
| Number of Axles | 2 (4×4), 3 (6×6), 4 (8×8), |
| Driven Axles | All |
| Steered Axles | 1,2,3,4 (All wheel steering) |
| Transfer Case (Shift on Fly) | 2 Speed |
| Suspension | Semi-Automatic Pneumatic Computer Controlled & Adjustable |
| Brakes | In Board Disc, Air/Hydraulic with ABS at Each Wheel |
| Electrical System (Available Power) | 3 KW 220V AC |
| Tire Type | Heavy Duty 1600 R20 |
Performance
| Max. Road Speed | 100 km/h |
|---|---|
| Creep Speed | 3 km/h |
| Swimming | 10 km/h |
| Fording | 1.50 m |
| Range | 1000 km |
| Angle of Approach | 50˚ |
| Angle of Departure | 45˚ |
| Gradient | 70% |
| Side Slope | 60% |
| Vertical Obstacle | 0.70 m |
| Trench | 1 m |
General
| Crew | 14 |
|---|---|
| Combat Weight | 24,494 kg |
| Empty Weight | 16,130 kg |
| Length | 7.96 m |
| Width | 2.7 m |
| Height | 2.17 m |
| Ground Clearance | 0.400 m |
| Payload | 8,364 kg |
| Air Transportation | C130, A400, C17 & C5 |