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FNSS and PT. Pindad, Completes Conceptual Design of

KAPLAN MT

FNSS of Turkey and PT.Pindad of Indonesia have advanced on their Joint Development KAPLAN MT project. The conceptual
design of KAPLAN MT has been completed and reveals during Indo Defense 2016, International Tri-Service Defence Expo &
Forum.
KAPLAN MT design comprises advanced ballistic and mine protection with broad range of fire power, from close support of
infantry to anti-armour. KAPLAN MT’s precision direct fire capability ensures required lethality with an outstanding tactical
ands trategic mobility. Rear configuration power pack of thevehicle is combined with advanced electronic controlled systems
and heavy duty suspension system.
The vehicle’s new generation engine supplie sadequate power, coupled with a fully automatic electronic controlled
transmission, which results in a minimum of 20hp/ton ratio, depending on the configurable protection system. KAPLAN MT
gets its advanced mobility capability from 6 wheeled suspension system built on torsion bars with double pinned tracks.
Power pack of the vehicle is equipped with high capacity cooling pack and fuel tanks. The cooling pack is cooled by an
intelligent software driven hydraulic fan for optimum torque extraction and fuel economy and two separate fuel tanks provide
a minimum operating range of 450km. An auxiliary power unit enables turret operation when vehicle engine is not running,
by charging the battery system. Advanced battery monitoring system is also equipped for optimum power management and
Silent Watch capabilities.
Interior of the vehicle is engineered carefully considering ergonomics of crew and different tactical and battlefield conditions
including driving, firing and ammuniti on load and unload. Special type of driver seat enables operator to have adequate field
of view with accessibility to all cabin equipment.

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