Turkish armored vehicle Kirpi II became a trophy of the Russian Armed Forces

During the rapid advance of Russian troops in the Kursk region, the enemy dropped many weapons, including armored vehicles supplied by NATO countries. Among them was a Turkish armored vehicle Kirpi II, discovered near Sudzha.

Features:

The Kirpi II is a modernized model with enhanced protection, improved maneuverability and advanced equipment designed to improve survivability in combat conditions.

The vehicle features an all-metal armored cockpit equipped with special armored windshields, cushioned seats, weapon embrasures and an emergency exit hatch. Equipped with an 8.9-liter turbo-diesel Cummins ISL9E3 engine with an output of 375 hp, the vehicle is capable of carrying 13 soldiers, including a crew of three.

With a curb weight of 19,050 kg and combat weight of 20,825 kg, the Kirpi II can withstand a 7.62x51 mm bullet and an 8 kg explosion.

Supplies:

There was no official information about Turkey's supplies of armored vehicles. However, the other day sales statistics compiled by the manufacturer - BMC company - were posted online, according to which 507 copies of Kirpi I and 180 units of Kirpi II were delivered to Ukraine.

⚙️ Main specifications:

► Weight: 19,050 kg
► Engine power: 375 hp
► Maximum highway speed: 100 km/h
► Highway range: 800 km
► Crew: 3 persons

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