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FNSS Kaplan MT / Kaplan-10

Turkey’s 4×4 mine-protected armoured vehicle family

The FNSS Kaplan MT, also called Kaplan-10, is a Turkish 4×4 mine-protected armoured vehicle made by FNSS in Gölbaşı, Ankara. It weighs about 10 t, carries a crew of two plus six passengers and can be fitted with an Aselsan remote weapon station.

Türkiye|FNSS
10 tWeight110 km/hRoad Speed600 kmRange8Troop Capacity2 + 6CrewIn ProductionStatus

Overview

FNSS, based in Gölbaşı, Ankara, developed the Kaplan family of armoured vehicles. The 4×4 versions are the Kaplan-10 and the Kaplan MT, the latter standing for mine-protected tactical, and they are the same family. The monocoque steel hull has a V-shaped bottom for mine protection at Level 4a/4b, and a Cummins diesel powers it. Weight is up to about 10 t, with a road speed of about 110 km/h and a range of 600 km, with a crew of two plus six troops.

Kaplan-10 can be fitted with an Aselsan remote weapon station such as SARP or STAMP and optional CBRN protection, and the Kaplan STA is the special tactical armoured version. Larger Kaplan-20 and Kaplan-30 vehicles are 6×6 and 8×8 versions. FNSS also builds the ACV-15 and PARS. Türkiye’s domestic armoured fleet includes the Cobra II, Ejder Yalçın, Vuran, Kirpi, Kaplan, ACV-15 and Pars. Rivals include the BMC Vuran, Otokar Cobra II, Nurol Ejder Yalçın, Dingo 2 and Eagle. Figures are approximate manufacturer values.

FNSS Kaplan MT / Kaplan-10
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Key Specifications

ManufacturerFNSS
CountryTürkiye
Entered Service2017
First Flight2016
StatusIn Production
Crew2
Troop Capacity6
Weight10 t
Length5.7 m
Width2.3 m
Height2.1 m
EngineCummins ISB 6.7
Power270 hp
Road Speed110 km/h
Range600 km
ArmorSTANAG 4569 Lv 3
Armament7.62 mm / 12.7 mm

Variants

Kaplan MT

The Kaplan MT is the 4×4 mine-protected tactical vehicle in the Kaplan family.

Kaplan-10

The Kaplan-10 is the 4×4 version with an optional remote weapon station and CBRN protection.

Kaplan STA

The Kaplan STA is the special tactical armoured version of the family.

Operators

Türkiye

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FNSS Kaplan?

The FNSS Kaplan is a family of Turkish mine-protected armoured vehicles, with the 4×4 Kaplan-10 and Kaplan MT at its core. The name is Turkish for “tiger”, and the vehicles are made in Gölbaşı, Ankara.

Kaplan MT vs Kaplan-10: what is the difference?

The Kaplan MT and Kaplan-10 are the same 4×4 family; MT stands for mine-protected tactical. Both use a V-shaped hull, Level 4a/4b mine protection and a Cummins diesel.

How fast is the Kaplan MT?

The FNSS Kaplan MT has a road speed of about 110 km/h and a range of about 600 km. The figures are approximate manufacturer values.

How many troops does the Kaplan MT carry?

The Kaplan MT carries a crew of two plus six passengers, listed as eight seats in total. It weighs about 10 t. It also weighs about 10 t and is built by FNSS in Ankara.

Who makes the Kaplan MT?

The Kaplan MT is made by FNSS in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Türkiye. FNSS is a joint venture involving Nurol Holding and BAE Systems. The vehicle is part of a family that also includes the Kaplan-20 and Kaplan-30.

Kaplan MT vs Vuran: which is better?

The Kaplan MT is a lighter 10 t 4×4 vehicle, while the BMC Vuran is a 14.5 t MRAP carrying up to ten troops. Both serve Turkish forces, and the choice depends on weight, seats and range.

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