ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle

The ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), is a tracked armoured amphibious combat vehicle manufactured by FNSS.^[4] The vehicle is in service with the Turkish Naval Forces.^[5]

FNSS ZAHA MAV
FNSS ZAHA MAV at IDEF 2019
Type	Amphibious combat vehicle
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
In service	2023 – Present[1]
Used by	See Operators
Production history
Designer	FNSS Defence Systems
Manufacturer	FNSS Defence Systems
Produced	2023 – present
Specifications
Length	8.3 m[2]
Width	3.3 m[2]
Height	3.8[2]
Crew	21 (Incl. Gunner, Driver and Commander)[2]
Armor	Ballistic Protection STANAG 4569 (Level Classified)
Main armament	Dual armament with 40 mm AGL and 12.7mm M2 Heavy MG[3]
Engine	Diesel[2]
Transmission	Fully Automatic[2]
Suspension	Torsion Bar[2]
Maximum speed	70 km/h[2]
Steering system	Through Transmission[2]

The vehicle is marketed in Turkey under the name ZAHA, an acronym derived from the Turkish phrase for Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle. For international buyers, it is named as the FNSS MAV, which stands for Marine Assault Vehicle.^[6][7]

The vehicle can both operate in land and water. The MAV can reach up to 7 knots of speed in the water, as well as 70km/h on land.^[8]

The MAV is fitted with a CAKA Remote Controlled Turret, which is also manufactured by FNSS.^[9] The turret is armed with 12.7 mm MG (.50 Cal) and a 40 mm AGL (Automatic Grenade Launcher).^[10]

Variants

APC Armored Personnel Carrier

The APC variant of the ZAHA MAV is equipped with the CAKA weapon station, capable of mounting a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or a 40 mm grenade launcher for increased combat versatility.^[4]

Command and Control Vehicle

This variant makes sure combat vehicles communication each other and coordination with TCG Anadolu.^[11]

Recovery vehicle

The recovery vehicle variant has a lifting winch instead of a weapon system.^[11]

Operators

Current operators

•  Turkey - 27 Marine Assault Vehicles are in service with the TCG Anadolu of the Turkish Navy.^[12]