BMC Kirpi
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BMC Kirpi (Turkish for "Hedgehog") is a Turkish made Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle manufactured by BMC.[1] Kirpi provides significant protection against mine and ballistic threats. It combines standard and add-on armor providing protection against ballistic threats. Its V-shape underbody and monocoque allows it to protect the personnel inside from land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Kirpi | |
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Type | Infantry mobility vehicle |
Place of origin | Turkey |
Service history | |
In service | Active (in service) |
Used by | See Operators |
Wars | |
Production history | |
Designer | BMC |
Designed | 2009 (first prototype) |
Manufacturer | BMC |
Variants | 4x4 and 6x6 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 20,000 kg |
Length | 6.0 m (short version)(4x4) and 7.075 m (long version)(4x4) |
Width | 2.51 m (4x4) |
Height | 3.2 m |
Crew | 13 passengers |
Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 3 (MRAP) a |
Main armament | 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine guns |
Engine | Cummins ISBE 275 or Cummins ISLE 350 ISBE 275 : 271 PS at 2100 rpm and ISLE 350 345 PS at 2100 rpm |
Transmission | Allison 3000 type 3000SP |
Suspension | Leaf spring |
Ground clearance | 345 mm |
Fuel capacity | 310 liter |
Operational range | 1000 km at 60 km/h |
BMC Kirpi is a heavy armored troop carrier. Its primary objective is to transfer personnel from one place to another while protecting them against all kind of threats. It can take different operational roles by being equipped with required mission equipment.