Armoured Vehicle / MRAP
BMC Vuran
The BMC Vuran is a Turkish 4×4 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) armoured vehicle made by BMC, unveiled at IDEF 2017 and in production since 2017. It weighs about 14.5 t and carries a crew of two plus up to ten troops.
Türkiye|BMCOverview
BMC developed the Vuran as a 4×4 MRAP and unveiled it at IDEF in 2017, the year production started. A V-shaped hull gives protection against mines at Level 4a/4b and ballistic protection at Level 3. A Cummins diesel of about 360 hp drives it at a road speed of about 115 km/h over a range of 800 km. The troop version has ten seats, with a crew of two. Weight is about 14.5 t.
The Turkish Land Forces and Gendarmerie ordered the Vuran, and the Police are also listed as users. It is normally fitted with Aselsan weapon stations. Türkiye is the only operator. The 4×4 MRAP class in Türkiye includes the Cobra II, Kirpi, Vuran and Ejder Yalçın, and the Vuran’s rivals include the Otokar Cobra II, Nurol Ejder Yalçın, FNSS Kaplan, Dingo 2 and Oshkosh M-ATV. A Vuran Amphibious version is also listed, and comparisons such as Vuran vs Cobra II, Kirpi and Kaplan MT are commonly searched.
Key Specifications
Variants
The Vuran is the 4×4 MRAP troop carrier ordered by Turkish forces.
The Vuran 4×4 refers to the same wheeled MRAP configuration with a V-shaped hull.
The Vuran Amphibious is a variant listed with amphibious capability.
Operators
TürkiyeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the BMC Vuran?
The BMC Vuran is a Turkish 4×4 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle unveiled at IDEF 2017. It weighs about 14.5 t and carries a crew of two plus ten troops.
Which countries use the BMC Vuran?
Only Türkiye operates the BMC Vuran, in service with the Land Forces, Gendarmerie and Police. No export operators are listed. The vehicle is used with Aselsan weapon stations in Turkish service.
How fast is the Vuran?
The BMC Vuran has a road speed of about 115 km/h and a range of about 800 km. It is powered by a Cummins diesel of about 360 hp, with figures varying by source.
Vuran vs Cobra II: which is better?
The BMC Vuran is a 14.5 t MRAP with ten troop seats and Level 4a/4b mine protection, while the Otokar Cobra II is a lighter 4×4 vehicle. Both serve Turkish forces, so the choice depends on protection and capacity.
How many troops does the Vuran carry?
The BMC Vuran carries a crew of two plus up to ten troops in its troop version. It has a V-shaped hull for mine and ballistic protection.
Who makes the Vuran and when was it introduced?
The Vuran is made by BMC of Türkiye and was unveiled at IDEF in 2017. Production started in 2017 for the Turkish Land Forces and Gendarmerie.