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FNSS PARS 8×8

Türkiye’s principal wheeled armoured combat vehicle family

The PARS is a family of 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicles made by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri in Ankara, Türkiye, in service since 2004. It is the Turkish Land Forces’ main wheeled combat platform, with Oman and Malaysia as export users.

Türkiye|FNSS Savunma Sistemleri
24 tWeight105 km/hMax Speed700 kmRange11Troop Capacity2CrewIn ProductionStatus

What Is the FNSS PARS 8×8? Overview, History and Development

The PARS 8×8 entered Turkish service in the early 2000s, and the PARS II and PARS III of 2009 improved payload and armour. A Caterpillar C13 diesel of about 490 hp gives a top speed of about 105 km/h and a range of about 700 km. The 8×8 weighs about 24 tonnes and carries up to 11 troops, with options from a 12.7 mm remote station to 25-30 mm turrets and a 120 mm mortar carrier.

Türkiye uses the PARS with the Land Forces, Gendarmerie and special forces, and 4×4 versions served in Operation Peace Spring. Oman ordered about 172 PARS III vehicles, reportedly, and Malaysia’s AV8 Gempita, built by DefTech with FNSS technology transfer, is a derivative. The PARS IV is the newer 8×8 with an improved chassis and mine and IED protection. Rivals include Otokar ARMA, Patria AMV and Boxer.

FNSS PARS 8x8
Photo: KIZILSUNGUR at Turkish Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

FNSS PARS 8×8 Specifications: Weight, Armament, Armor and Mobility

ManufacturerFNSS Savunma Sistemleri
CountryTürkiye
First Flight1998
Entered Service2004
StatusIn Production
Crew2
Troop Capacity11
Weight24 t
Length6.99 m
Width2.9 m
Height2.4 m
EngineCaterpillar C13
Power490 hp
Max Speed105 km/h
Range700 km
Units Built1,000+

FNSS PARS 8×8 Variants and Versions Compared

PARS III

The PARS III is the 6×6 and 8×8 generation from 2009 with a larger payload and higher armour.

PARS IV

The PARS IV is the 2020s 8×8 with a more modern chassis and improved mine and IED protection.

PARS 8×8

The PARS 8×8 is the core variant that carries up to 11 troops and a range of turrets and remote weapon stations.

Which Countries Use the FNSS PARS 8×8? Operators and Users

TürkiyeOmanMalaysia

FNSS PARS 8×8 FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions

How much does a PARS 8×8 cost?

The PARS 8×8 costs roughly US$2-3 million per vehicle as an estimate, depending on version and armament. FNSS does not publish unit prices.

Which countries use the PARS?

The PARS is used by Türkiye, Oman (PARS III, about 172 ordered, reported) and Malaysia, whose AV8 Gempita is built with FNSS technology transfer. Qatar and Saudi Arabia have reportedly evaluated it, which is unverified.

How fast is the PARS 8×8?

The PARS 8×8 has a top speed of about 105 km/h and a range of about 700 km. A Caterpillar C13 diesel of about 490 hp powers the 24 tonne vehicle.

PARS vs Otokar ARMA: which is better?

The PARS and Otokar ARMA 8×8 are direct Turkish rivals, and the PARS has the longer service record with the Turkish Land Forces and export users. Both offer STANAG Level 3-4 protection with add-on armour.

Is the PARS 8×8 amphibious?

The PARS can be amphibious with propellers, depending on version. Capability is version-specific.

Who makes the PARS armoured vehicle?

The PARS is made by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri in Ankara, Türkiye. Production is at Gölbaşı.

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