Turkish armoured vehicle producer FNSS has taken the opportunity of the DSA 2024 exhibition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 6 to 9 May, to exhibit an Armoured Fire Support Vehicle version of its PARS III 6×6 equipped with the Teber-II 30/40 remote-controlled turret (RCT).
The turreted vehicle on display is armed with a 30mm dual-feed automatic cannon, although this can be substituted with a 40 mm weapon. A 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun is also mounted alongside the main gun.
Various anti-tank missile systems can also be integrated into the Teber-II 30/40 RCT system, with two ready-to-fire anti-tank missiles supported by a fire control system integrated into the turret. This capability enables the vehicle to effectively engage a wide range of threats at distances exceeding 4 km.
The turret is additionally equipped with an independent remote-controlled weapon system (RCWS) that can adjust firing angles both upwards and downwards. The elevation angle of this system, which is compatible with either a 7.62 mm or 5.56 mm machine gun, is effective against threats positioned at elevated points (such as buildings and rooftops) in urban environments, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles approaching from high angles. This system can function as the commander’s independent sighting system for ‘hunter-killer’ capabilities.
With a maximum combat weight of 25 tonnes, the PARS III 6×6 Armoured Fire Support Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine capable of providing speeds of up to 100 km/h. The vehicle can manoeuvre on a 60% vertical slope and a 30% side slope, climb 0.7 m high obstacles and cross 1.75 m-wide trenches.
The PARS III 6×6 Armoured Fire Support Vehicle features a fully independent hydropneumatic suspension system. Enhanced by a first- and third-axle steering system, FNSS claims it has the smallest turning radius in its class. The vehicle can accommodate up to nine personnel together with their equipment and has a range exceeding 800 km. The hull of the PARS III 6×6 can be tailored to the desired level of protection thanks to its modular armour systems, while its air conditioning system can maintain the vehicle’s indoor temperature at +25°C, even in tropical climates.
At DSA 2024 FNSS is also exhibiting its Sancak 30 mm RCT, which is armed with a lightweight, low-recoil Venom LR 30 × 113 mm autocannon produced by the UK’s AEI Systems. The Sancak 30 mm RCT is equipped with two-axis stabilisation and target-tracking systems as well as ballistic protection.
The original Sancak RCT, developed by FNSS as part of the PARS III 8×8 and 6×6 export project, initially became operational within the inventory of the Royal Army of Oman. It was subsequently delivered to Turkish armed forces in November 2022, proving the main firepower for the PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicle under the 6×6 SSB Mine Resistant Vehicle Supply Project.
As part of efforts to extend the lifecycle of the Malaysian Army’s FNSS ACV-15-based ACV-300 Adnan amphibious infantry fighting vehicles, a prototype of an Adnan modernised by Deftech and FNSS is also being exhibited on the Deftech stand at DSA 2024.
