Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree

[lLiberté]

Yet again, its been quite a while since we’ve update the Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree but here we are with a brand new update but this time it’ll be a little different then earlier ones. Instead of
an updated Ground Forces Tech, this time we’ve come up with showcase of Turkish Defence Sector to show capabilities and flavour of possible Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree.

In this update we’ve covered armaments that are relevant in War Thunder such as tank cannons, machine-guns and automatic grande launchers. We’ve focused on indigenous products and some license products that has been part of the production for quite sometime and used extensively. So let’s get into the Weaponry Section of Turkish Defence Industry:

Turkish Defence Industry

Weaponry
Cannons

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi
MKE 155mm L/39

MKE 155mm L/39 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 2384 kg
  • Length: 6037 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 155mm
  • Shell: 155mm (6.1 in), NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 945m/s with MOD 274 High-Explosive Extended Range (HE-ER)
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ Normal Rate; 6 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙24 km with MOD 274 High-Explosive Extended Range (HE-ER)^?

MKE 155mm L/52 PANTER

MKE 155mm L/52 PANTER Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 4176 kg
  • Length: 8060 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 155mm
  • Shell: 155mm (6.1 in), NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 945m/s with MOD 274 High-Explosive Extended Range (HE-ER)
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Normal Rate; 4 Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Burst Rate; 3 Rounds in 15 Seconds
    ∙Sustained Rate; 2 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙18 km with M107 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙23 km with M101 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙30 km with M549 High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted
    ∙40 km with MOD 274 High-Explosive Extended Range (HE-ER)

MKE 155mm L/52 FIRTINA

MKE 155mm L/52 FIRTINA Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 4339 kg
  • Length: 8095 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 155mm
  • Shell: 155mm (6.1 in), NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 945m/s with MOD 274 High-Explosive Extended Range (HE-ER)
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Normal Rate; 6 Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Burst Rate; 3 Rounds in 15 Seconds
    ∙Sustained Rate; 2 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙18 km with M107 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙23 km with M101 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙30 km with M549 High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted
    ∙40 km with MOD 274 High-Explosive Extended Range (HE-ER)

MKE 120mm L/33 THSS

MKE 120mm L/33 THSS Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 850 kg ^{Only Barrel Weight, Complete Weight is not Revealed}
  • Length: 3800 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 120mm
  • Shell:
    ∙ 120×570mm, NATO Standard
    ∙ 120mm (4.7 in), Smoothbore
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ Less Than 870m/s with MOD 300 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙ More Than 400m/s with MOD 308 High-Explosive (HE) ^{Smoothbore Mortar}
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Normal Rate; 6 Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Burst Rate; 3 Rounds in 15 Seconds
    ∙Sustained Rate; 2 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙2-3 km with MOD 300 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙7-8 km with MOD 308 High-Explosive (HE)

MKE 120mm L/44

MKE 120mm L/44 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 3700 kg
  • Length: 5812 mm
  • Width: 640 mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 120mm
  • Shell: 120×570mm, NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1705m/s with MOD 290 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙3000 m with Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)

MKE 120mm L/55

MKE 120mm L/55 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 3103 kg
  • Length: 6600 mm
  • Width: 640 mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 120mm
  • Shell: 120×570mm, NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1705m/s with MOD 290 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) ^Stated
    ∙ 1786m/s with MOD 290 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) ^Theoretical*
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙3000 m with Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)

^{*1705m/s Figure Seems to be for L/44, In Theory L/55 Might Have Higher Velocity}

MKE/Watervliet M68T1 105mm L/52

MKE M68T1 105mm L/52 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 1200 kg
  • Length: 5346 mm
  • Width: 640 mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 105mm
  • Shell: 105×617mm, NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 683m/s with MOD 233 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙ 1485m/s with C76A1(FP105) Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙? m

MKE/ROKETSAN DGTS 105mm L/?

MKE/ROKETSAN DGTS 105mm L/? Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: ? kg
  • Length: ? mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 105mm
  • Shell: 105×617mm, NATO Standard
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ ? m/s
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙? m

*It is not certain if DGTS is a whole new cannon or just M68T1 or some other M68 derivate. I’ve included here since MZK live fire demonstration video mention cannon as “105mm DGTS System”.

Auto Cannons

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi
MKE 35mm Revolver Cannon

MKE 35mm Revolver Cannon Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: ? kg
  • Length: ? mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 35mm
  • Shell: 35×228mm^?
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Linkless Dual-Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ ? m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙200 rpm
    ∙1000 rpm

MKE/Oerlikon GDF-003B 35mm

MKE/Oerlikon GDF-003B 35mm Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 6700 kg
  • Length: 7800 mm
  • Width: 2260 mm
  • Height: 2600 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 35mm
  • Shell: 35×228mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Dual-Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1,175 m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙550 rpm per Barrel

MKE/ASELSAN GDF-003B Modernised 35mm

MKE/ASELSAN GDF-003B Modernised 35mm Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 6800 kg
  • Length: 3150 mm ^{Only Barrel Length}
  • Width: 2260 mm
  • Height: 2600 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 35mm
  • Shell: 35×228mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Dual-Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1,020 m/s with ATOM 35 ABM
    ∙ 1,020 m/s with ATOM 35 IABM
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙550 rpm per Barrel

MKE/GIAT 25mm Auto Cannon ILGAZ/M811

MKE 25mm Auto Cannon ILGAZ Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 121 kg
  • Length: 2130 mm
  • Width: 345 mm
  • Height: 370 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 25mm
  • Shell: 25×137mm, NATO Standard
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Dual-Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1360m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙400 rpm
    ∙650 rpm

ASELSAN
ASELSAN MAKS T-35 35mm Auto-Cannon

MAKS T-35 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 220 kg
  • Length: ? mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 35mm
  • Shell: 35×228mm, NATO Standard
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Linkless Dual-Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1180m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Single Shot
    ∙200 rpm

ASELSAN MAKS T-30 30mm Auto-Cannon

MAKS T-30 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 160 kg
  • Length: ? mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 30mm
  • Shell: 30×173mm, NATO Standard
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Dual Link-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1080m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Single Shot
    ∙200 rpm
    ∙300 rpm

MAKS T-30H

MAKS T-30H Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 59 kg
  • Length: ? mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 30mm
  • Shell: 30×113mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Linkless
    ∙ Linked^Optional
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 805m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Single Shot
    ∙200 rpm
    ∙300 rpm
  • Features
    ∙Ability to Use Airburst Ammunition

CANiK
CANiK/AEI Systems VENOM LR

VENOM LR Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 122 kg
  • Length: 2044 mm
  • Width: 315 mm
  • Height: 310 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 30mm
  • Shell: 30x113mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Linkless Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 765-805m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Single Shot
    ∙200 rpm
    ∙300 rpm
    ∙1200 rpm

TR Mekatronik
TR Mekatronik 25mm Kara Topu

TR Mekatronik 25mm Kara Topu Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: ? kg
  • Length: ? mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 25mm
  • Shell: 25×137mm, NATO Standard
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Chain-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 1200m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Single Shot
    ∙200 ± 25 rpm

Automatic Grenade Launchers
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MKE 40mm OBA Automatic Grenade Launcher

MKE 40mm OBA Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 33 kg
  • Length: 1097 mm
  • Width: 340 mm
  • Height: 225 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 40mm
  • Shell: 40×53mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Linkless Dual-Feed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 242m/s ^{Stated on MKE Catalogue}
    ∙ 242m/s with MOD 78 High-Explosive (HE)
    ∙ 242m/s with MOD 100 Programmable Pre-Fragmented High-Explosive (PPHE)
    ∙ 245m/s with ATOM 40 Airburst Munition (ABM)
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Burst Rate; 60 Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Sustained Rate; 40 Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Cyclic Rate; 325-375 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 2500 m
    ∙Effective Range; 1500 m

ASELSAN
MAKS OBA-40H

MAKS OBA-40H Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 18 kg
  • Length: 965 mm
  • Width: 273 mm
  • Height: 220 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 40mm
  • Shell: 40×53mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙ Linkless
    ∙ Linked^Optional
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 242m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Single Shot
    ∙200 rpm
    ∙300 rpm

KALEKALIP
KAGL40

KAGL40 Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 35 kg
  • Length: 1090 mm
  • Width: 340 mm
  • Height: 225 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 40mm
  • Shell: 40×53mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 240m/s ^{Stated on KALEKALIP Catalogue}
    ∙ 245m/s with ATOM 40 Airburst Munition (ABM)
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙Burst Rate; ? Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Sustained Rate; ? Rounds in 60 Seconds
    ∙Cyclic Rate; 280-380 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 2000 m
    ∙Effective Range; 1500 m

Machine-Guns
Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi
MKE MT12-QCB

MT12-QCB Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 38 kg
  • Length: 1650 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 12.7mm
  • Shell: 12.7x99mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 993m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 450-550 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 6.699 m
    ∙Effective Range; 1.828 m

PMT-76-57A Platform

PMT-76-57A Platform Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 12.5 kg
  • Length: 1250 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: 280 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 840m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 650 - 950 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 3800 m
    ∙Effective Range; 850 m

PMT-76-57A Co-Axial

PMT-76-57A SELENOİT Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 12 kg
  • Length: 1250 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: 280 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 840m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 650 - 950 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 3800 m
    ∙Effective Range; 850 m

MMT

MMT Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 8 kg
  • Length: 1120 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: 280 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 840m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 750 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; ? m
    ∙Effective Range; 1100 m

CANiK
M2 QCB

M2 QCB Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 38.5 kg
  • Length: 1665 mm
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 900m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 450 - 650 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 6800 m
    ∙Effective Range; 1830 m

SARSILMAZ
SAR 127 MT

SAR 127 MT Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 38.1 kg
  • Length: 604 mm ^{Barrel Length}
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: ? mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 930m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 1120 - 1200 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; ? m
    ∙Effective Range; 1000 m

SAR 762 MT PLATFORM

SAR 762 MT PLATFORM Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 12.5 kg
  • Length: 1235 mm ^{Barrel Length}
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: 280 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 850m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 550 - 950 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 3725 m
    ∙Effective Range; 1100 m

SAR 762 MT SELENOİT

SAR 762 MT SELENOİT Specifications

• Dimensions and Weight
  • Mass: 11.8 kg
  • Length: 632 mm ^{Barrel Length}
  • Width: ? mm
  • Height: 160 mm
• Operational Details
  • Caliber: 7,62mm
  • Shell: 7.62x51mm
  • Feed System:
    ∙Belt-Fed
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    ∙ 850m/s
  • Rate of Fire
    ∙ 550 - 950 Rounds in 60 Seconds
  • Maximum Firing Range
    ∙Maximum Range; 3725 m
    ∙Effective Range; 1100 m

[Arda_2736]

Will there be any Update with Rank III and below or is the current one the newest? @lLiberté

[RoseSnake]

I believe it would be more enjoyable if you add South Korea as sub tree, rather than Kazakhstan. South Korean tech tree might go to K2 Blackpanther, and you can also add Endonesian Kalpan MT in south Korean sub tech tree cuz both located close to each other and both are in asia. I know they are really different nations but still south korea might be added

[Yontzee]

Suggestion’s made for the ACV-15T1 (which isn’t its official designation that I’m aware of, just a placeholder) and ALTUĞ 8x8 IFV, hopefully they’re approved.

• 134x have been modernized with an unmanned turret dubbed NEFER that houses a 25mm autocannon, and packed full of electronics i.e. LWS, 360-degree thermal camera coverage, tailored FCS for improved APFSDS-T rounds, etc.
  • Estimated BR: 9.0

• In production, 29x ordered. Equipped with a 35mm autocannon in the Korhan unmanned turret, AKKOR hard-kill APS, and a multitude of sensors. It will be the Turkish Army’s new wheeled IFV.
  • Estimated BR 10.3

[lLiberté]

@Yontzee

Suggestion’s made for the ACV-15T1 (which isn’t its official designation that I’m aware of, just a placeholder) and ALTUĞ 8x8 IFV, hopefully they’re approved.

Great, your suggestions are always top notch, I’ll be glad if I can offer any help.

@Yontzee

ACV-15T1 (which isn’t its official designation that I’m aware of, just a placeholder)

It kind of is, Land Forces Command tends to not properly designate vehicles, like M60T1 still commonly referred as M60T, but this package is FNSS’ ACV-15 Life Extension Program which is dubbed as ACV-15T1.

@Yontzee

unmanned turret dubbed NEFER

NEFER got designation of SARP 100/25.

@Yontzee

Korhan unmanned turret

Same deal here, KORHAN’s new designation is SARP 100/35.

[Yontzee]

Thanks man! Yeah I’m just waiting for them to be approved, probably like a month or so.

I did list the SARP turrets along with the other name it is associated with. I thought that was strange when I was making the suggestion, I wasn’t familiar with SARP at the time.

[Yontzee]

Considering doing some on the Kaplan-10 ATGM carrier since Turkey is procuring like 200+ of them, and the M52T which number like 360+.

Kaplan-10 ATGM Carrier

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M52T Self-propelled Howitzer

[Yontzee]

Is there plans for the armed forces to procure the Kaplan-MT? I saw there was rumors about the Turkish Army looking into getting a few.

As I said earlier, I know they’re adopting the Kaplan-10 ATGM Carrier and maybe some of the APC’s but I’m wondering what other platforms they could adopt considering the Kaplan is a pretty modular chassis.

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@lLiberté

It kind of is, Land Forces Command tends to not properly designate vehicles, like M60T1 still commonly referred as M60T, but this package is FNSS’ ACV-15 Life Extension Program which is dubbed as ACV-15T1.

Also, this answered that question (along with what you said) lol:

FNSS - ACV-15T1 CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT & LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM

There’s also an ATGM version of the ACV as well.

Looks to be the OMTAS & L/UMTAS missiles (and a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun) I’m assuming which is the same as the Kaplan-10.

[ByEmirReyiz]

@Yontzee

Is there plans for the armed forces to procure the Kaplan-MT? I saw there was rumors about the Turkish Army looking into getting a few.

Tracked light vehicles with cannons do not fit the Turkish Armored Doctrine, so I believe Kaplan MT will not be included in our inventory for the forseeable future.

Exports are always an option though, at the moment the program is driven by Indonesian interest completely.

@Yontzee

As I said earlier, I know they’re adopting the Kaplan-10 ATGM Carrier and maybe some of the APC’s but I’m wondering what other platforms they could adopt considering the Kaplan is a pretty modular chassis.

Correct, Kaplan-10 STA (ATGM Carrier) is being rapidly produced and delivered to the army to replace the aging M113 TOW carriers, which are a crucial part of our Armored Forces.

For other uses of Kaplan platform, we have no clue. For wheeled IFVs they had picked Altuğ 8x8 ZMA and for wheeled APCs they picked PARS ALPHA which quite surprised us. (Another thing to include, along with the 8x8 APC, PARS ALPHA’s 8x8 ATGM carrier and 8x8 engineering/mobile maintenance vehicle variants are also the part of the deal.) I believe trials for tracked vehicles progress way slower and in the end they might still go for another round of M113 modernizations instead.

@Yontzee

Looks to be the OMTAS & L/UMTAS missiles (and a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun) I’m assuming which is the same as the Kaplan-10.

Along with those, surprisingly they had integrated KORNET-E on the turret system as well. And yeah, same turret as Kaplan-10 STA and PARS 4x4 STA.

[Miraz05]

@ByEmirReyiz

Tracked light vehicles with cannons do not fit the Turkish Armored Doctrine, so I believe Kaplan MT will not be included in our inventory for the forseeable future.

Is Tulpar meant for export as well. Turkey isn’t going to use it for itself?

[ByEmirReyiz]

@Miraz05

Is Tulpar meant for export as well. Turkey isn’t going to use it for itself?

Tulpar chassis can be used for many roles, but it’s 105mm or 120mm cannon variants will not be used I am assuming.

[lLiberté]

@Yontzee

As I said earlier, I know they’re adopting the Kaplan-10 ATGM Carrier and maybe some of the APC’s but I’m wondering what other platforms they could adopt considering the Kaplan is a pretty modular chassis.

As you’ve stated Kaplan-10 is in service in Turkish Armed Forces under the name of KAPLAN STA (STA stands for Silah Taşıyıcı Araç, literally means Weapon Carrier Vehicle). Currently there is three version of KAPLAN STA in service;

• KAPLAN STA, UKTK (ARCT) Turret, KORNET-E Missile
• KAPLAN STA, UKTK (ARCT) Turret, OMTAS Missile
• KAPLAN KMC, KMC/TFSS/YALMAN Turret, CİRİT Rocket, OMTAS & L-UMTAS & UMTAS Missiles

There is another variant that is being still under development:

• KAPLAN KMC-U, KMC-U Turret, CİRİT Rocket, OMTAS & L-UMTAS & UMTAS & UMTAS-GM Blok-1 IIR & UMTAS-GM Blok-1 YAL Missiles (As Well As Under Development Missiles Such As: OMTAS-GM, L-UMTAS-GM, UMTAS-GM Blok-2 CCD/IIR)

KAPLAN STA, OMTAS

KAPLAN STA, KORNET-E

KAPLAN KMC, CİRİT & OMTAS & L-UMTAS & UMTAS

KAPLAN KMC-U, CİRİT & OMTAS & L-UMTAS & UMTAS & UMTAS-GM Blok-1 IIR & UMTAS-GM Blok-1 YAL

Nomenclature:

• STA = Silah Taşıyıcı Araç, Weapon Carrier Vehicle
• UKTK = Uzaktan Komutalı Tanksavar Kulesi, ARCT = Anti-Tank Remote Controlled Turret
• KMC = Kaideye Monteli CİRİT, Pedestal Mounted CİRİT^{* KMC, TFFS, YALMAN All Refers to Same Turret System}
• TFFS = Taktik Füze Fırlatma Sistemi, Tactical Missle Launch System^{* KMC, TFFS, YALMAN All Refers to Same Turret System}
• KMC-U = Kaideye Monteli CİRİT - U, Pedestal Mounted CİRİT - L ^{* “U” is Probably Stand For Uzun, Referring to Long Range}
• OMTAS = Orta Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi, Medium Range Anti-Tank System
• UMTAS = Uzun Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi, Long Range Anti-Tank System
• L-UMTAS = Lazer - Uzun Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi, Laser - Long Range Anti-Tank System
• UMTAS-GM Blok-1 IIR = Uzun Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi-Genişletilmiş Blok-1 Menzil Kızılötesi Görüntüleyici Arayıcı, Long Range Anti-Tank System-Extended Range Block-1 Imaging Infra-Red
• UMTAS-GM Blok-1 YAL = Uzun Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi-Genişletilmiş Menzil Blok-1 Yarı Aktif Lazer, Long Range Anti-Tank System-Extended Range Block-1 Semi-Active Laser Seeker
• UMTAS-GM Blok-2 CCD&IIR = Uzun Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi-Genişletilmiş Blok-2 Menzil Yük Bağlaşımlı/Kızılötesi Görüntüleyici Arayıcı, Long Range Anti-Tank System-Extended Range Block-2 CCD/IIR

@ByEmirReyiz explained rest already, so props to him

[lLiberté]

aaa

@Yontzee

Thanks man! Yeah I’m just waiting for them to be approved, probably like a month or so.

It is taking unusually long recently.

@Yontzee

I did list the SARP turrets along with the other name it is associated with. I thought that was strange when I was making the suggestion, I wasn’t familiar with SARP at the time.

Eh it is SARP designation standardisation came very recently so no worries mate.

@Yontzee

Is there plans for the armed forces to procure the Kaplan-MT? I saw there was rumors about the Turkish Army looking into getting a few.

It seems highly unlikely Turkish Armed Forces would acquire Kaplan or Tulpar in Light Tank/Fire Support Configuration. I remember listening tank crews even commanders were highly sceptical against such platforms as Fire Support Vehicles even favouring M48 & M60 over them.

@Miraz05

Is Tulpar meant for export as well. Turkey isn’t going to use it for itself?

Not necessarily just for export but for the time being there is no orders. YN-HZA (Yeni Nesil Hafif Zırhlı Araçlar/New Generation Light Armored Vehicles ) projects first phase just awarded to FNSS & BMC. If I remember correctly, tracked vehicles will be awarded in Phase 2. Considering there is no BMC tracked vehicle this might take quite while though.

[Yontzee]

@lLiberté

It seems highly unlikely Turkish Armed Forces would acquire Kaplan or Tulpar in Light Tank/Fire Support Configuration. I remember listening tank crews even commanders were highly sceptical against such platforms as Fire Support Vehicles even favouring M48 & M60 over them.

I’m kind of surprised they didn’t adopt the Kaplan-20/Kaplan-30/Kaplan APC as a replacement for the ACV-15/ACV-15T1. I really like the concept of the ACV-15T1 but realistically is a very vulnerable platform without several other support vehicles that take lead. I mean the new 8x8 IFV fills the role well and they have so many ACV-15’s so it’s cost effective but they need to at least incorporate a basic/light form of hard-kill APS/EW to the vehicles. They could’ve mounted the SARP 100/25 onto the Kaplan APC even.
As for the Kaplan-MT, that makes sense for it not being in doctrine. There’s no point for it considering the terrain the Turkish Army operates in is accessible for the M60T/Leopard 2A4T1/Altay T1 tanks and the areas they can’t operate it is relegated to infantry anyways with limited access to vehicles even like the ACV-15T1.

Kaplan APC

Kaplan-20 IFV

Kaplan-30 IFV

• On a side note, these Kaplan’s look sharp. Tulpar’s are pretty sick too.

Tulpar HIFV w/ Mızrak-U Combat Module

[lLiberté]

@Yontzee

I’m kind of surprised they didn’t adopt the Kaplan-20/Kaplan-30/Kaplan APC as a replacement for the ACV-15/ACV-15T1

Replacement of ACV-15 is long overdue at this point, ACV-15T1 is merely a stopgap solution until procurement of new platform starts.

@Yontzee

it’s cost effective but they need to at least incorporate a basic/light form of hard-kill APS/EW to the vehicles.

Most definitely, there has been few attempts to incorporate Active Protection Systems to tracked vehicles in the past but those stays as mere attempts. For future though, ASELSAN is developing a lighter active protection solution called AKKOR KAMA mainly designed for lighter tracked vehicles. Though we do not know if those would be incorporated in new generation tracked vehicles. For the wheeled vehicles though, SARP 100/35 equipped IFV variants is mostly likely will have AKKOR on them as SARP 100/35 comes with AKKOR.

Let me share some of APC/IFVs fitted with Active Protection Systems:

Arma 6x6 AKKOR

Kaplan Light Tank (3105) İDEF 2019 Prototype, AKKOR PULAT

Arma 8x8, AKKOR

ALTUĞ 8x8, AKKOR

ASELSAN AKKOR KAMA

@Yontzee

As for the Kaplan-MT, that makes sense for it not being in doctrine

Well actually Land Forces Command favours direct fire support as we’ve seen how M60A3 were used in close quarter. Problem is Command’s ideas are about lighter platforms are quite entrenched. We’ll see if it’ll in any time soon, that being said Command decided to switch from 25mm auto-cannon to 35mm auto-cannon as primary caliber for IFVs, so it is not impossible.

@Yontzee

Kaplan-20 IFV

Kaplan-30 IFV

As far as I know both Kaplan-20 and Kaplan-30 are discontinued. There is only three Kaplan Platforms left; Kaplan-10, Kaplan APC, Kaplan Light Tank.

@Yontzee

• On a side note, these Kaplan’s look sharp. Tulpar’s are pretty sick too.

I prefer Tulpar myself, especially the one with SARP 100/35

[Yontzee]

So many platforms I can’t keep up xD it’s pretty cool as it offers a LOT of options for the tree.

@lLiberté

Well actually Land Forces Command favours direct fire support as we’ve seen how M60A3 were used in close quarter. Problem is Command’s ideas are about lighter platforms are quite entrenched.

Absolutely, I was just saying that they probably don’t need to use the Kaplan-MT (at least not yet) due to not having many limitations with terrain. Having heavier, more survivable armor is preferred most likely in those CQB situations. I personally think the Kaplan-MT is sharp and if they could lighten it further, would make a solid airborne vehicle if the Turkish Army decided to focus more on Airborne doctrine.

[lLiberté]

@Yontzee

if the Turkish Army decided to focus more on Airborne doctrine.

I can’t see that happening. Though in 2024 Amphibious Corps under Turkish Naval Forces established, so we might see more mobile vehicles both tracked and tactical wheeled for marines.

Currently Marines/Naval Amphibious Commandos has small mechanised force ZAHA being backbone with 27 units and several M48A5T2s. That being said, Corps were established very recently and those order number for probably for brigade level so we might see more acquisition in the future. Also I remember reading that M48A5T2s are belongs to Army and leased to Marines for exercises but cannot say for sure. In Corps level, we might see more suitable vehicles for landings such as Kaplan or Tulpar for tracked vehicles and amphibious tracked vehicles such as Arma. It all speculation at this point.

Currently there is few vehicles with amphibious capabilities excluding ZAHA which is already a purpose built vehicle. It should be noted some of those vehicles more capable in amphibious operations than the other.

Second Generation Arma 8x8 During Amphibious Tests in Kazakhstan Armed with SARP 100/25

PARS İZCİ 6x6

PARS 4x4

Tulpar-S

ZPTP Tracked Platform

KAPLAN-10

[Arslan_San]

The reason I continue to play War Thunder is the hope that the Turkish tech tree will come. I hope it will come soon.

[lLiberté]

Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree

Since the last update of our Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree project, there has been some developments in acquisition projects Turkish Armed Forces. With the recent developments we’ve updated the tech tree to be more fitting. Some vehicles moved from Research Section while some moved to Premium Section. We’ve decided to use Turkish designations and abbreviation for vehicles and/or turret systems. Also some vehicles designations are changed with official ones from Turkish Armed Forces and/or manufacturer.

If a vehicles does not have an official designation, like Tulpar with Hitfact Mk.II Turret; or different designation for different turret systems, ZMA-15 with Dragar and EWS turret both knows as ZMA-15, we simply refer those vehicle by Vehicle Name + (Turret System).

So let me present changes in lates iteration of our Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree

Designation Changes

• We’ve decided to use Turkish abbreviation and designations for vehicles. This included not only name of base vehicle but also designation of Turkish Armed Forces as well as names of sub-system used on the vehicle.
• Vehicles without any official designation still keeps their names with same formula: Vehicles Name + (Turret System)

Vehicle Placement Changes

• As Next Generation Armored Vehicles Project tender concluded with FNSS PARS ALPHA and BMC ALTUĞ 8x8 getting contracts, we’ve decided to move PARS and ALTUĞ based vehicles to Research Section and moving Otokar’s ARMA 6x6 and ARMA 8x8 to Premium Section to be more in-line with in-service vehicles of Turkish Armed Forces.

New Additions

• There are limited new additions the Ground Forces Tech Tree; this updated more focused on name changes and vehicle placement than new additions.

Following list of vehicles includes names and placement changes alongside new additions. New additions will be marked with ^New! mark and tried information.

Light Vehicle Branch

ZMA-15 (Dragar)

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: GIAT/Nexter M811 25mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53T Diesel Engine, 350 Horsepower
  • Transmission: Allison X200-4 Fully Automatic Transmission, 4 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Torsion Bar
  • Top Speed: 65 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: Around 24 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor:
    • STANAG 4569 Level IV
    • Mesh Armor
  • Turret Armor: STANAG 4569 Level II or III
  • Smoke Grenades: 6x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Rangefinder
  • Dual-Axis Stabilization
  • Hunter-Killer Capacity (Commander’s Override)

Estimated Battle Rating: 7.0

ZMA-15 (EWS)

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: Oerlikon KBA 25mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53T Diesel Engine, 350 Horsepower
  • Transmission: Allison X200-4 Fully Automatic Transmission, 4 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Torsion Bar
  • Top Speed: 65 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: Around 24 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor:
    • STANAG 4569 Level IV
    • Mesh Armor
  • Turret Armor: STANAG 4569 Level II or III
  • Smoke Grenades: 6x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Rangefinder
  • Dual-Axis Stabilization
  • Hunter-Killer Capacity (Commander’s Override)

Estimated Battle Rating: 6.7

ZMA-15T1

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: Oerlikon KBA 25mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53T Diesel Engine, 350 Horsepower
  • Transmission: Allison X200-4 Fully Automatic Transmission, 4 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Torsion Bar
  • Top Speed: 65 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: Around 20.5 hp/t - 21.8 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor:
    • STANAG 4569 Level IV
    • Mesh Armor
  • Turret Armor: STANAG 4569 Level II or III
  • Smoke Grenades: 6x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • Spall Liner
  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Range Finder
  • Laser Warning Receiver
  • Automatic Target Tracking
  • Automatic Ballistic Calculation
  • 360° Close Range Surveillance System
  • Hunter-Killer Capacity (Commander’s Override)

Estimated Battle Rating: 7.3

PARS III 6x6 (SABER UKK)

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: M242 Bushmaster 25mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Cummins Unspecified Diesel Engine, ? Horsepower
  • Transmission: Unspecified Fully Automatic Transmission, 7 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Double Wishbone Fully Independent Hydropneumatic
  • Top Speed: 100 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: More than 18.8 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor: Classified
  • Turret Armor: Classified
  • Smoke Grenades: 8x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Range Finder
  • Dual-Axis Stabilization
  • Automatic Target Tracking
  • Electronic Image Stabilisation
  • Automatic Ballistic Calculation

Estimated Battle Rating: 8.7

PARS IV 8x8 (SABER UKK)

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: Bushmaster III 35mm/50mm Auto-Cannon
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Unspecified Diesel Engine, ? Horsepower
  • Transmission: Unspecified Fully Automatic Transmission, 6 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Double Wishbone Fully Independent Hydropneumatic ˀ
  • Top Speed: 100 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: More Than 19 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor: Classified Modular Armor
  • Turret Armor: Classified Modular Armor
  • Smoke Grenades: 12x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • CITV
  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Range Finder
  • Dual-Axis Stabilization
  • Automatic Target Tracking
  • Automatic Ballistic Calculation
  • Hunter-Killer Capacity (Commander’s Override)

Estimated Battle Rating: 9.3

ALTUĞ 8x8 (SARP 100/35)

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: Oerlikon/MKE KDC-02 35mm Linkless Feed Auto-Cannon or ASELSAN T-35 Linkless Feed Auto-Cannon
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Caterpillar C13 Diesel Engine, 711 Horsepower
  • Transmission: Allison 4000-Series Fully Automatic Transmission, 6 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Double Wishbone Fully Independent Hydropneumatic
  • Top Speed: 100 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: Around 26 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor: STANAG 4569 Level VI A
  • Turret Armor: STANAG 4569 Level IV
  • Smoke Grenades: 8x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: AKKOR

• Accessories

  • CITV
  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Range Finder
  • Laser Warning Receiver
  • Sniper Detection System
  • Automatic Target Tracking
  • Mobile Camouflage System
  • Hunter-Killer Capacity (Commander’s Override)

Estimated Battle Rating: 10.3

Anti-Air Branch

KORKUT SSA

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ZMA-19 AKINCI LGFA

PARS 4x4 STA

KAPLAN STA

KAPLAN KMC

KAPLAN KMC-U ^New!

• • Main: ROKETSAN TMLS in Different Configurations:
    • CİRİT 70mm Laser-Guided Missile
    • OMTAS Medium Range ATGM
    • L-UMTAS Laser Guided Long Range ATGM
    • UMTAS Long Range ATGM
    • UMTAS-GM Blok-1 IIR Long Range ATGM
    • UMTAS-GM Blok-1 YAL Long Range ATGM
  • Secondary: MKE MT12-QCB or CANiK QCB M2 or SAR 127 MT 12.7mm Heavy Machine-Gun

• Mobility

  • Engine: Unspecified Diesel Engine, ? Horsepower
  • Transmission: Fully Automatic Gearbox
  • Suspension: Torsion Bar
  • Top Speed: 65 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: Around 21 hp/t

• Protection

  • Armor: Classified
  • Smoke Grenades: 16x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Range Finder
  • See-Before-Seen Capability
  • Telescopic Periscope System
  • Fire On-the-Move Capability

Estimated Battle Rating: 11.0

Premium Branch I

ZMA-15T1 (SABER UKK)

Arma 8x8 (SARP 100/35)

KAPLAN HT(3105)

PARS III 6x6 (TEBER-II) ^New!

Brief Specification

• Armament

  • Main: Mk44S Stretch 30/40mm Bushmaster Dual-Feed Chain-Gun
  • Secondary: Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun
  • ATGM: Selected by User, for Turkey Could be:
    • OMTAS Medium Range ATGM
    • L-UMTAS Laser Guided Long Range ATGM
    • UMTAS Long Range ATGM
    • UMTAS-GM Blok-1 IIR Long Range ATGM
    • UMTAS-GM Blok-1 YAL Long Range ATGM

• Mobility

  • Engine: Cummins Unspecified Diesel Engine, ? Horsepower
  • Transmission: Unspecified Fully Automatic Transmission, 7 Forward, 1 Reverse
  • Suspension: Double Wishbone Fully Independent Hydropneumatic
  • Top Speed: 100 km/h
  • Horsepower-Per-Ton: More than 18.8 hp/t

• Protection

  • Hull Armor: Classified
  • Turret Armor: Classified
  • Smoke Grenades: 12x
  • Active/Passive Protection System: None

• Accessories

  • CITV
  • Spall Liner
  • Night Sight
  • Thermal Sight
  • Laser Range Finder
  • Dual-Axis Stabilization
  • Automatic Target Tracking
  • Electronic Image Stabilisation
  • Automatic Ballistic Calculation

Estimated Battle Rating: 11.3

Premium Branch II

ZMA-19 AKINCI (CSE 90LP)

M60A3 NG (P)

Arma 8x8 (MIZRAK-30)

Arma II 8x8 (XC-8)

Arma II 8x8 (MIZRAK-30)

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Main suggestion post also will be updated in according to latest changes. As always, we’re open to all kind of constructive criticism and ideas. Feel free to share your thoughts with us.

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[Raiden_Black]

FNSS Kaplan IFV variant with Cockerill 3030 -30mm Unmanned Turret.