Eurosatory 2024

17-21 June, Paris, France

BMC, one of the leading commercial and military vehicle manufacturers in Türkiye, will exhibit its military vehicles and engines developed by BMC Power with 100% Turkish engineering at Eurosatory 2024 to be held in Paris, the capital of France, between June 17-21, 2024.

Having achieved the same success two years in a row as the export leader among Turkish Defense Industry Land Vehicle Manufacturers in 2023, BMC will welcome its visitors at Eurosatory 2024, one of the most important defense industry exhibitions in Europe, with KİRPİ II, the upgraded version of KİRPİ, which has become a legend with its superior protection level in the mine-resistant vehicle class, equipped with independent suspension and the latest technology; ALTUĞ 8x8, which offers multi-mission capability on a single platform with its modular roof concept; AMAZON 4x4 with its renewed design and high maneuverability; 8x8 Military Vehicle Platform, which stands out with its powerful engine and high traction power, as well as TUNA with 400 HP power developed by BMC POWER with 100% Turkish engineers, LEVEND with 600 HP marine engine designed for marine vehicles and UTKU with 1000 HP power.

ABOUT THE VEHICLES TO BE EXHIBITED AT EUROSATORY 2024

AMAZON 4x4 - Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle

With its renewed exterior, AMAZON 4x4 can reach a range of 800 kilometers and a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. With a maximum loaded weight of 16 tons, the vehicle can be manned by 7 personnel. Equipped with ballistic, mine and improvised explosive device protection, AMAZON 4x4 provides deterrence with its remote-controlled weapon station. The vehicle is equipped with standard equipment such as fire extinguishing and air conditioning systems, cold climate package, flat drain, central tire inflation system. The vehicle is also equipped with mission equipment such as a self-rescue winch, siren announcement system, fog mortar, internal speech system.

ALTUĞ 8x8 – IFV & APC

ALTUĞ 8x8 Armored Combat Vehicle (with 35 millimeter gun turret) and Armored Personnel Carrier (with 12.7 millimeter gun turret) were designed to meet all the needs of the conventional and asymmetric battlefield in its class.

A high localization rate of up to 80 percent is targeted for the ALTUĞ 8x8 series vehicles. In addition to the domestic and national axle equipment in all versions of the vehicles, efforts are underway to use domestic engines in the 8x8 and 6x6 versions with 12.7 millimeter gun turrets.

Capable of carrying all types of weapons from 7.62 millimeters to 120 millimeters, ALTUĞ 8x8 offers superior protection against mines and improvised explosive devices. ALTUĞ can carry a payload of up to 8 tons. With its removable and replaceable vehicle roof concept, ALTUĞ offers "multi-mission capability on a single platform", and operates with advanced maneuvering capability thanks to its 4-axle steering. 

KİRPİ II - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle

The new version of KİRPİ, which has become a legend with its superior level of protection provided in the class of vehicles protected against the mines, has an independent suspension system. Developed in addition to its high protection features, KİRPİ II continues to lead its class in both road handling and passenger comfort. KİRPİ II stands out with its monocoque type armored cabin, special armored windows, shock-absorbing seats, weapon station and emergency hatch features, as well as many specially integrated mission-oriented equipment (CBRN protection system, gunshot detection system, automatic fire extinguishing system, intercom system, jammer system, etc.) and a specially designed explosive discovery and disposal robot arm version.

8x8 MILITARY VEHICLE PLATFORM

• Highly ballistic protected cabin and ammunition cabinets
• 675 HP engine with high traction and speeds up to 80 km/h
• Hydraulically controlled rear spurs and front legs
• Manual or automatic loading
• 1228 mil elevation and 302 mil lateral weapon mobility
• High mobility on 60% steep and 30% side slopes with 8x8 traction system
• 24 ammunition carrying capacities
• Ability to prepare for firing or change position in 2 minutes

ABOUT THE ENGINES TO BE EXHIBITED BY BMC POWER

TUNA

• In-line type 4-cylinder
• 8.4 Liter Engine Volume
• 400 Horsepower
• It is actively used in VURAN 4x4 military vehicles.

LEVEND

• In-line type 6-cylinder
• 4-Stroke Diesel Engine Technology
• Turbocharging and Air Cooling Aspiration System with a Volume of 12 Liters
• Common Rail Injection Type and Water Cooled Structure

UTKU

• 8-cylinder - V type Engine
• 18.24 L Engine Volume
• 1000 Horsepower