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PARS

4x4

The Wheeled Armoured Vehicle from FNSS

FNSS Defence Systems Inc. is unveiled the latest member of its The hydraulic recovery winch system located at the front of the
PARS wheeled armoured vehicle, the PARS 4x4, at IDEF’15. vehicle has the ability to provide self-recovery when required.
The PARS 4x4 was designed at FNSS’s R&D centre, located in The mobility of PARS 4X4 has been increased via the central tyre
Ankara, by our engineers, who have over 25 years of expertise inflation system, and it also has a run-flat capability. The PARS
and field experience. The PARS 4x4, the IPRs of which completely 4x4 has a top speed of 120 km/h on asphalt and a range of 700
belong to FNSS, challenges the standards of 4x4 WAVs in the km. The vehicle can switch from 4x4 mode for rough terrain to
global land vehicle sector with its improved characteristics and 4x2 mode for use on a highway. The PARS 4x4 has an automatic
design. transmission and an axle lock for slippery surfaces and soft soil.
Being the latest member of the PARS family, the PARS 4x4 The windows are ballistically protected and designed to afford
has been designed to undertake special operational roles such a wide field of view for both the driver and the crew. The PARS
as advanced surveillance, anti-tank and command & control. 4X4 also provides the driver and the commander with integrated
The vehicle was designed in a way to meet all the operational night and day vision cameras that enable operations in night
requirements that might be required in the theatre. drives without head lights. The command and warning panels
The PARS 4x4 has a power-to-weight ratio of 25-30 hp/tonne , a and the mine-protected seats have been specifically developed
silhouette of just 1.9m and amphibious capabilities. The vehicle for the commander, driver, gunner and military personnel with
with its crew of 5 can operate in water that is deep and fast- their equipment.
flowing without any preparation. In the water, the vehicle can
perform pivot turns and even move backwards when required. The body of the vehicle is made of ballistic material, which
The increased manoeuvring capability in the water is due to the provides protection against mines and improvised explosives.
two water jets located at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle is especially noteworthy due to its load carrying
capacity, its open architecture features and the way it was designed
The PARS 4x4 can operate on any rough terrain with a reduced to accommodate the equipment that is used in the vehicle in order
break of angle, low centre of gravity, fully independent to carry out different missions and meet user requirements.
suspension system, ABS-assisted hydraulic disc brakes, low
ground pressure and increased angles of approach and departure. The PARS 4x4 can be transported using any kind of military
The PARS 4x4 can climb slopes of 70% and hold on slopes of transport aircraft including the CH-47 Chinook heavy load
40%, and it can pass over 50 cm vertical obstacles with ease. helicopter.

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