Yavuz

   The Otokar Yavuz is the first Turkish 8x8 armored vehicle. This armored personnel carrier is a locally-built variant of the Terrex AV81, developed by Singapore Technologies Kinetics. This APC is sometimes referred as the Terrex AV82 and has a number of changes, such as hull details and more advanced suspension. This armored personnel carrier was developed to meet requirements of Turkish land forces and possible export customers, however it received no production orders.

   Armor of the Yavuz provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds. Frontal arc protects from 12.7-mm armor-piercing rounds. Vehicle has a V-shaped hull, which provides improved protection against landmines. It is claimed that this armored personnel carrier can withstand a 12 kg TNT blast under any wheel.

   The Yavuz is armed with  remotely controlled 12.7-mm machine gun or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. Vehicle is also offered with various armament, including  20- or 30-mm cannons.

   The Otokar Yavuz has a crew of two and can carry up to 12 fully equipped troops. A number of occupants carried is reduced if vehicle is fitted with a turret-mounted armament. Up to 11 tons of cargo can be carried in place of the infantrymen. Troops enter and leave vehicle through the rear ramp or roof hatches. Commander and driver are provided with separate roof hatches.

   Vehicle is powered by the Caterpillar C9 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 450 hp. The Otokar Yavuz is fully amphibious. On water it is propelled by two watejets.