KAPLAN-20

Mission Specific Features

Multi-mission capable vehicles

Mechanized armored infantry
Special mission operations

new generation armored

fighting vehicle

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KAPLAN-20 Technical Specifications

GENERAL

Protection System

Power to Weight Ratio

25 Hp/ton

CBRN Protection System

Engine

Diesel

CBRN Detection System

Transmission

Fully Automatic

A/C

Crew

3+6, 3+8 (Incl. Gunner, Driver&Commander)

Automatic Fire Extinguishing System

Length

6.5 m

Blast and Leakage Protected Fuel Cells

Width

3.15 m (Without Active Protection)

Advanced Modular Armor Protection

Height Overall

2m

Active Protection System

Electrical System

24 V

Mine Blast Protected Seats

Suspension

Torsion Bar

Smoke Grenade Dischargers

Steering System

Through Transmission
Mobility

Mission Equipment

Max. Road Speed

70 km/h

360 Situational Awareness

Swimming

Amphibious

See Through Armor System

Range

650+ km

Wireless Crew Intercom System

Gradient

60%

Navigation System

Side Slope

40%

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Trench Crossing

2.6 m

Daylight-Adaptive Interior Lighting System

Obstacle Climbing

0.70 m

Drivers Thermal Sights

Sniper Detection System

FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM

Battlefield Management System (BMS)

Independent Panoramic Commander Sight

Thermal Channel
Day Channel
LRF
Fire Control

Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)

Armament
Main Armament

RCT, 30 mm Automatic Cannon

Coaxial Armament

7.62 mm Machine Gun

Stabilized Gunner Sight

Thermal Channel
Day Channel
LRF
Fire Control
Stabilized Electric Turret Drive

Data subject to change without notice.

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new generation armored

fighting vehicle

OVERVIEW
The vehicle architecture contains protection systems
against mines, rocket propelled grenades and kinetic energy
threats. In addition up to date electronic subsystems are
also integrated together with high performance power pack,
heavy duty suspension and tracks which enables the vehicle
to carry heavy loads such as 105 mm gun systems.
KAPLAN-20 is a new generation armored fighting vehicle that
has the ability to move together with main battle tanks, has a
22-25 Hp/ton power-to-weight ratio, which takes into account
the weight of the communication system and the automatic
transmission.

KAPLAN-20 has a low silhouette, and with its twin 6 road

wheeled tracks, has the ability operate in hot/cold weather
conditions at high speed not only on asphalt and stabilized
highways, but also in soft soil, muddy and rough terrains. The
advanced suspension system, tracks has been designed to reduce vibration and increase road holding. Access to the vehicle
is gained through a personnel door on the ramp or the hydraulic ramp located at the rear of the vehicle. On the top, there is
a wide hatch for personnel and another hatch that has been
specifically designed to maximize the drivers field of view. The
maintenance and repair of the power pack are performed via
the cabin access hatch and hatches that are at the front of the
vehicle. The two fuel tanks are located at the rear for balance
and are fully-armored and isolated from the vehicle to ensure
the security of personnel.

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KAPLAN-20 is one of the very few vehicles that have
amphibious characteristics. Thanks to the two water
propulsion systems located at the rear of the vehicle,
KAPLAN-20 can perform in deep and water current rate.
It can perform pivot turns in the water and even move
backwards. In addition to this, it allows the driver to enter
the water without any preparation.
The hull of KAPLAN-20 is manufactured and integrated using a
ballistic welding technique. The hull is water resistant together
with the hatches and lids are water-proofed via seals. While
the power pack cabin and the expanded driver area are located
in front of the vehicle, the gunner and the commander areas
are located in the middle of the vehicle. The personnel carrier
version can carry 8 troops in the rear, and the turreted version
can carry 6 dismounts.
Survivability systems such as, reduced thermal signature, laser warning system and sniper detection and CBRN protection
systems are also applied the vehicle.
There are also laser-protected glass periscopes that allows the
driver to see outside with wide angle of view which provides,
high situational awareness. Integrated night vision systems is
standard in all variants.
The vehicles structural design enables to improve complete
family of vehicles consist of different variants.