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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence Industry unveils Tufan MRAP APC project 22909162.
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ADEX 2016 Official Online Show Daily News & Official Web TV 2nd Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition 27 - 30 September 2016 Baku, Azerbaijan |
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MODIAR at ADEX 2016
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence Industry unveils Tufan MRAP APC project
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Among many new defense projects showcased at ADEX 2016, the Ministry of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan (MODIAR) is presenting a new type of 4x4 MRAP armoured personnel carrier dubbed “Tufan”. According to the MODIAR, the first prototype could be rolled out before year end.
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 A mock up of the future Tufan MRAP armoured personnel carrier unveiled by the Azerbaijan MoD |
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Being still in development, the MODIAR only released a few details about this vehicle.
The Tufan will be a new 4x4 mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle which is to feature STANAG 3/3A level of armor. It will be declined in four variants: medical evacuation, air defense/ anti-armor, anti-riot and armoured personnel carrier. Tufan is to weight 14.7 tons and will have a payload capacity of 2.3 tons. It will incorporate a V-hull into a monocoque chassis, offering a mine protection level of up to STANAG 3A. Its 360 hp turbocharged diesel engine will allow a maximum road speed of 85 km/h. Close protection of the Tufan will be provided by a stabilized remote controlled weapon station armed with one 12.7 mm NVS machine gun and up to 10 smoke grenade launchers. The vehicle will also feature a hydraulic rear door, 360° cameras, and an emergency hatch on the roof. |