Pars

   The Pars (Leopard) armored personnel carrier is a new design developed by Turkish FNSS company, teamed with the US GPV. The Pars APC was first publicly revealed in 2005 with a 8x8 chassis configuration, however it is available in 4x4 to 10x10 configurations. This family of armored vehicles is aimed at a Turkish Land Forces Command requirement and the export customers, however no production orders were placed to date.

   The Pars has a modular design and can be fitted with various armament fits, including external and turret mounted armament. Vehicle can accommodate one- or two-men turrets.

   Armor of the Pars provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds. Add-on armor can be fitted if necessary. Vehicle has a V-shaped hull for improved mine protection.

   The 8x8 Pars has a crew of two and can carry up 12 troops. Over 8 tones of cargo can be carried in place of the troops.

   This armored personnel carrier is powered by the Deutz diesel engine, developing 530 hp. Vehicles of the Pars family use the same automotive components. The FNSS claims that vehicle's unrefueled range is over 1 500 km. This APC has an active hydropneumatic suspension system. It enables to adjust ground clearance electronically or to lean vehicle in any direction. Ground clearance is adjusted depending on road conditions. The Pars is also fitted with a central tyre inflation system. Vehicle is fully amphibious without preparation. On water it is propelled by spinning it's wheels, however hydrojets are optional. The Pars can be airlifted inside the C17 or the future A400M transport aircraft.