Being one of the important land vehicle manufacturers in Turkey, OTOKAR will exhibit TULPAR with a new weapon option at the EUROSATORY fair, which is one of the biggest fairs in the defense industry and will be held in Paris. The fair will open tomorrow.
OTOKAR, which exhibited the light tank version of TULPAR for the first time at the EUROSATORY fair in 2018, will also display the version of the vehicle with anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) for the first time at the EUROSATORY fair.
According to the information obtained by Defence Turk, this new turret integrated into TULPAR is the SAMSON MK II 30mm product of the Israeli Rafael company. It can carry two SPIKE LR2 guided anti-tank missiles in a concealed form inside the turret.
SAMSON MK II
Samson MK II stands out as a remote-controlled weapon system that can mount multiple weapons, has a dual-sight system, and can integrate multiple weapon systems. The turret, which can integrate 25mm and 30mm guns, can be equipped with a 40mm grenade launcher and a 7.62mm machine gun as a secondary weapon. The turret can carry 200 ammunition for the main gun.
Anti-tank missiles hidden inside the turret are optional. The turret offers the personnel a safe loading opportunity with its reloading system from inside the hull. It can provide ballistic protection up to STANAG Level 4.
TULPAR
TULPAR stands out as a multi-purpose platform with high firepower, modular structure and growth potential, which can be formed in different configurations to meet current and future operational requirements.
TULPAR’s powertrain assembly positioned in front of the body, has a turbocharged diesel engine that can provide power between 700 HP and 1100 HP and automatic transmission options. A durable and reliable torsion shaft system is used in the suspension design. There are seven carrier wheels with rubber-coated double carrier wheels on both sides, and with the Automatic Track Tensioner System, the track tensioner can be adjusted from the driver’s compartment according to the changing road conditions.
TULPAR’s modular structure allows the integration of manned or unmanned weapon systems, mortar and air defense systems between 7.62 mm and 120 mm.
