Medium-weight tanks have a great deal of tactical flexibility with their ability to operate in a wider range of combat scenarios. While their medium weight provides superior maneuverability and rapid deployability compared to main battle tanks, they also offer more protection and firepower compared to light armored units. This versatility enables the task force to respond quickly and effectively to a variety of operational needs.
As a force multiplier, these tanks become mission elements that are difficult to replace in both conventional and unconventional operations, where maneuverability and rapid deployment are of great importance.
FNSS’s KAPLAN MT medium weight class tank is a unique example that responds to the evolving needs of modern warfare. With its unique design, KAPLAN MT has the lowest silhouette and highest power-to-weight ratio in its class. Designed for optimum weight and mobility, this platform’s state-of-the-art power package is combined with advanced electronic control systems, an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and a powerful suspension system. These features enable the tank to provide reliability and continuous power transfer during reconnaissance maneuvers on the battlefield for day and night operations. In addition, KAPLAN MT’s advanced mobility enhances the user experience in terms of ergonomics and extends the service life of all mission equipment.
True to the traditional tank concept, the power pack of the KAPLAN MT is positioned at the rear of the platform. Thanks to this design, high acceleration and high mobility, especially on soft ground, are increased, while the tank driver can use the tank without opening any hatches with the highest level of situational awareness. This concept also offers a large angle of depression for the tank gun. Other tanks with a power pack at the front and converted from personnel carriers or ACVs cannot offer these features to the user.
KAPLAN MT’s design architecture provides superior survivability consisting of advanced ballistic protection and best-in-class mine protection system. In addition, an active protection system can be optionally integrated to meet user needs. KAPLAN MT’s interior design is focused on user ergonomics and crew comfort in order to increase the overall performance of the users during operations. KAPLAN MT is equipped with daytime and thermal cameras, multifunctional digital driver’s instrument panel and wide-angle optical periscopes for the driver. It also has a third generation high-performance vision system for both the gunner and the commander in order to provide “hunter-gunner” capability. In addition, the tank is equipped with Battlefield Management System (BMS) and Laser Warning Systems (LWS) to provide a high level of tactical situational awareness for the crew.
KAPLAN MT provides unparalleled armor penetration capability and high destructive power with its high-pressure 105 mm gun integrated into the advanced-technology turret. It has high firepower with a short reaction time against all threats on the battlefield. This weapon is equipped with a fire control system that allows firing by sight and without sight, in order to carry out fire support orders to ensure the advancement of ground elements. Its high first-shot accuracy allows engagement in open and rugged terrain as well as in built-up areas.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Combat Loaded Weight
30,000 kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
>22 Hp/ton
Crew Capacity
3 (Including Gunner, Driver and Commander)
MOBILITY
Engine
Diesel
Transmission
Fully Automatic, 4 Forward, 2 Reverse Gears
Power Pack Location
Rear
Maximum Road Speed
70 km/h
Maximum Road Range
450 km
Maximum Gradient
60 %
Maximum Side Slope
30%
Vertical Obstacle Crossing
0.9 m
Trench Crossing
2.2 m
Turning Radius
Pivot
Track System
Double or Single Pin
Wading
1.2 m
Suspension System
Torsional Shaft