Turkey BMC launches new armored vehicle capable of conquering the most difficult battlefields

Turkish armored land vehicle manufacturer: BMC; is preparing its new 8x8 armored combat vehicle and personnel carrier to be used by the country's security forces: The vehicle was initially unveiled in a ceremony held during the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2021): that took place in Istanbul last month: It was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Defense Minister Hulusi Akar: ALTUG: The high-tech Altug 8x8 vehicle: was developed to suit the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK): utilizing their wealth of experience in the field and translating it into the design: The vehicle is expected to provide significant leverage in asymmetrical war zones: While the TSK will be the first recipient of the new vehicle: the Altug is expected to generate significant export revenues in the future: BMC's Altug 8x8 armored combat vehicle: equipped with a 35 mm: gun turret and its armored personnel carrier (APC): equipped with a 12.7 mm gun turret: are designed to meet all needs on conventional and asymmetrical battlefields: The vehicles come to the fore with their top-of-the-line features: which were developed by evaluating the latest user requirements: mission concepts: threats: technology and trends: all while keeping an eye on the capabilities of domestic and foreign vehicles on the market: The company aims to build the Altug 8x8: using domestically produced parts for at least 80% of the vehicle: All iterations of the company's vehicles are equipped with domestic axle equipment: and work is ongoing to use locally produced engines in the 8x8 and 6x6 versions with 12.7 mm gun turrets:BMC has produced five Altug 8x8 APCs so far: The vehicles are tested in the toughest field and road conditions: Capable of carrying all kinds of weapons from 7.62 mm to 120 mm: the Altug 8x8 offers superior protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs):The Altug can carry a payload of up to 8 tons: Having multi-tasking capability on a single platform: with its detachable and replaceable roof concept: the combat vehicle operates with advanced maneuverability thanks to four-axle steering: With its large interior: the Altug 8x8 ensures personnel is comfortable in all climates and terrain conditions: The Altug 8×8 Armored Combat Vehicle can operate with a carrying capacity of 3 crew and 9 personnel: With its large interior volume: Altug 8×8 offers high comfort for personnel in all climates and terrain conditions: Altug will be used with an infrastructure that is easy to maintain: has high system reliability and has low life cycle costs.