In Indonesia, shows a prototype tank Kaplan MT

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At the military parade in Indonesia in honor of the 72th anniversary of the armed forces, among other things, a complete prototype of the medium was demonstrated tank Kaplan MT (Medium Tank) in a combat weight class of 35 tons, reports bmpd.

In Indonesia, shows a prototype tank Kaplan MT




The machine is created by the Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri together with the Indonesian state association PT Pindad.

Design work began at the start of 2016. In fact, FNSS plays a pivotal role in the design of the machine. The tank is made on the tracked chassis of the new generation Kaplan developed by FNSS.

The first prototype of the Kaplan MT tank was built by FNSS and first demonstrated at the IDEF-2017 defense exhibition in Istanbul at the beginning of May 2017, however with a mock-up tower.



“The second FNSS prototype without a turret (actually a chassis) was September 23 delivered from Turkey to Indonesia by the Russian Il-76TD transport aircraft. At PT Pindad's Bandung facility, the chassis was equipped with the CMI-3105HP turret of the Cockerill 3000 series manufactured by the Belgian company CMI Defense with an 105-mm gun. In this form, the second complete sample and took part in the parade of 5 of October in Chilegon, ”the article says.

According to FNSS representatives, “in its current appearance, tank prototypes are far from machines ready for production, and according to the results of the upcoming extensive tests, major changes can be made to the design of the machine.” It is also planned to produce one sample for testing for blasting.

It is reported that "the tank has a classic layout, a running gear with six rubberized rollers on board and a rear driving wheel, a torsion bar suspension, the body is welded from steel armor." The machine is additionally equipped with composite protection modules and enhanced mine protection.

The power and type of the diesel engine are not directly named, but judging by the specific power consumption "more than 20 hp / t", the engine must have a power more than 700 hp, the transmission is automatic. Declared maximum speed on the highway 70 km / h and the range of up to 450 km. Also, the tank is equipped with an auxiliary diesel power unit.

The length of the tank - 7, width - 3,2 m, height - 2,7 M. Crew - 3 person.

The fighting compartment is a double steel armored turret CMI-3105HP equipped with a muzzle brake 105-mm rifled CMI Defense cannon and a paired 7,62-mm machine gun. “The gun is equipped with an automatic drum-type loader on 12 shots, another 30 shots are in the stack. The turret and gun drives are digitally controlled electric, the gun has vertical guidance angles from -10 to + 42 degrees. The gun is capable of firing with NATO standard 105-mm tank ammunition, ”the resource reports.



Digital fire control system dubbed, with stabilized round-the-clock sights from the commander and gunner. The tank is equipped with an information and control system, a navigation system, a circular view system using video cameras, laser irradiation sensors and smoke grenade launchers. There is a powerful air conditioning system, a system of protection against weapons of mass destruction, an automated fire protection system.
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  1. +8
    9 October 2017 14: 06
    Solyanka from units of German and Chinese assembly under the Turkish brand?
    1. +4
      9 October 2017 14: 22
      You shouldn’t underestimate it. It inspires respect only by the look. I am sure it will be a very successful car!
      1. +10
        9 October 2017 14: 28
        Quote: xetai9977
        You shouldn’t underestimate it. It inspires respect only by the look. I am sure it will be a very successful car!

        You know, I don’t buy smartphones for appearance!
        Such a hodgepodge is difficult to maintain, and in force majeure it is impossible to release it!
        This idea is not serious!
        And ... what is your confidence based on?
        chasing jobs for their citizens! here is an explanation
        1. 0
          9 October 2017 17: 29
          Quote: himRa
          chasing jobs for their citizens! here is an explanation

          That is yes. Only there, special jobs cannot be created. But in denyuzhku losses will be big.
          Cut, in short. Unequivocal
          With maximum probability they should have bought in addition to the German BMP "Marder" also a medium tank at their base.

          But apparently, the locals wanted denyuzhki. Despite the lack of experience of this kind of development, they allocated this denyuzhku
          1. +1
            9 October 2017 17: 53
            Quote: Spade
            Cut, in short. Unequivocal

            Not sure if they want a light tank for the jungle and mountains, for example, the Chinese have a light mountain tank. I don’t think that Morder will master swamps and mountains.
      2. +7
        9 October 2017 14: 37
        Quote: xetai9977
        It inspires respect only by the look.

        Well, dear, if you set the type of tank for a breakthrough in tank building, I wish you good luck with the Indonesian tank crews.
      3. +7
        9 October 2017 16: 08
        And what is there to evaluate? Weight clearly speaks of insignificant armor, the 105 gun is clearly unable to fight modern MBTs! I personally do not see either DZ or KAZ, that is, by this parameter - this is the Target. If they wanted a "mobile art of advanced positions", then there the ATGMs and MBTs are now carried out almost like cardboard, and this "box" will simply be torn as a standing one. If you want to crush cheapness and quantity, then charges for ATGMs are much cheaper. request
        1. 0
          9 October 2017 17: 10
          Quote: Mih1974
          the 105 gun is clearly unable to fight modern MBT!

          Question: Do you imagine the natural conditions of Indonesia?
        2. +1
          9 October 2017 18: 10
          But you're right: a car for the parade, and for the battle more than dubious support. Although if you are going to fight with the underground or to drive non-trained partisans, the tank will be successful. The truth is now divorced a great many different bazookas or RPGs, but with such protection ... I do not envy Ekipau
        3. 0
          9 October 2017 21: 05
          Quote: Mih1974
          If they wanted a "mobile art of advanced positions", then there the ATGMs and MBTs are now carried out almost like cardboard, and this "box" will simply be torn as a standing one. request

          Well, for some reason, cloves seem to come to mind for me, and then she probably has a less profile.
      4. 0
        9 October 2017 16: 50
        Quote: xetai9977
        You shouldn’t underestimate it. It inspires respect only by the look. I am sure it will be a very successful car!

        Are you serious or joking?
    2. +4
      9 October 2017 14: 22
      Well, as they say, with the world on a thread .. the Indonesians tank.
    3. +3
      9 October 2017 15: 26
      Still not enough “Fanny” in front of Kaplan to annoy the Communists)).
  2. +6
    9 October 2017 14: 13
    running something looks a lot like the XC of our BMP ... can not you find?
    1. 0
      9 October 2017 15: 13
      Quote: assa67
      running something looks a lot like the RC of our BMP ...
      100 percent resembles a three-wheeler BMP on the way. They seem to be bought by Indonesians for marines
  3. +6
    9 October 2017 14: 13
    Something the frontal projection is very "hospitable." And along the way for everything that can shoot. And for all kinds of rebels, he is clearly heavy. Why so? It is clear that Indonesia is not going to fight with China, nor with Russia or the United States. Otherwise, she turned her eyes to more adequate models. And so, in a beret, with glasses, it’s very cool on it.
    1. +1
      9 October 2017 14: 21
      Quote: shark
      Why so

      With their dense population and being the MOST large Muslim country, Indonesia has someone to fight with, both inside and outside the country ...
      Conflict in Ache. The conflict between the Ace Freedom Movement (GAM) on the island of Sumatra and the authorities of the Republic of Indonesia, which recently took the form of open war (5th degree of intensity in 2003), is on the decline (3rd degree of intensity in 2005). The cause of the conflict is the struggle for the independence of the Ace region.
      During this time, 15 people became victims of the conflict.

      The conflict in Papua. The Papua Independence Movement (Organisasi Papua Merdeka or ORM) arose in 1965, relying on the support of the local endogenous population. The organization seeks to restore the independence of western New Guinea from Indonesia. . There are no exact data on the victims; according to some estimates, the death toll may reach 150 and even 000.
    2. +1
      9 October 2017 23: 01
      All impacts are taken by the lower frontal plate. Upper - horizontal. Like Abrams.
      This simplifies the design.
      1. +1
        10 October 2017 05: 04
        Merkava is still the coolest!
  4. +1
    9 October 2017 14: 18
    It makes sense to offer Indonesia our "Octopus", it is also possible under the Belgian tower ... even with the transfer of technology ...
  5. +1
    9 October 2017 14: 19
    some he is "shed"
  6. 0
    9 October 2017 14: 20
    The new generation classic chassis? belay And what's new in it? winked
    1. +2
      9 October 2017 14: 41
      There are square rollers and inflatable bandages lol
      1. 0
        9 October 2017 23: 57
        Well, maybe they will be produced on a serial by stealth technology. laughing Or publish hypersounds ... lol And so - drone and uninhabited for rinks - today it is already not enough! wassat
  7. +3
    9 October 2017 14: 40
    City tank - with such narrow caterpillars, and a very high silhouette, it’s better to find a target for a grenade launcher.
  8. +6
    9 October 2017 14: 47
    An overloaded BMP ... what is its power supply?
    As a self-propelled gun, you can still talk about something. But how is TANK ???
    On the battlefield, there will be a good, slow target.
  9. +2
    9 October 2017 15: 10
    And they say that Kurganets-25 was unsuccessful because of its height ... And yes - 105mm for a modern tank is "no way." In general, a non-floating BMP with a non-rapid-fire gun came out.
  10. 0
    9 October 2017 15: 10
    UG some ...
    The tank was made by designers: a huge silhouette, lack of adequate armor, an outdated 105mm rifled gun .... and all this at the cost of dohrenalion.
    Why is it so necessary?
  11. 0
    9 October 2017 15: 15
    Nda. And solyanka, and frontal projection, .... But most of all the name struck!
  12. 0
    9 October 2017 15: 32
    Not for that they took ... it would be better to continue riveting stuffing for electronics ...
    a high profile itself asks for a shot from an RPG on board, judging by the photographs, the crew’s weak security in the tower ... well, you’ll get tired of digging a caponier under it ... the general impression is that Puma was put on a caterpillar track negative
  13. +1
    9 October 2017 15: 55
    Quote: xetai9977
    You shouldn’t underestimate it. It inspires respect only by the look. I am sure it will be a very successful car!

    Judging by the height, the car will be great to overcome water barriers, however, it will be an excellent target, given the angular dimensions. And the angle of inclination of the lower armor plate leaves much to be desired. The interest of Turkish industry in the tender is understandable, the question is what the Indonesians want. Although there, I think, it is not against cutting the defense budget.
    1. 0
      10 October 2017 00: 00
      And if the car doesn’t come out of the water (and in Indonesia, the water is full!), Then it will definitely not be priced like a drifting firing point! laughing
  14. +2
    9 October 2017 17: 13
    Something like a German Tiger ...
    1. +1
      9 October 2017 18: 22
      What is turkish tank building? South Korea did not take the newest Years (and he "grew up" from the Tiger) a little podshamanil, and then the Turks connected and let's still philosophize. Now Indonesia begins to "cross" BMP and tank
  15. +1
    9 October 2017 18: 15
    Quote: Großer Feldherr
    UG some ...
    The tank was made by designers: a huge silhouette, lack of adequate armor, an outdated 105mm rifled gun .... and all this at the cost of dohrenalion.
    Why is it so necessary?

    To amuse pride: we also know how to build tanks (and the budget "milk")
  16. +1
    9 October 2017 19: 20
    Turkish tank builders? help Indonesia build a tank?
    Something about the success of Altay is not heard, so far only general information from South Korea about technical problems.
  17. 0
    9 October 2017 19: 48
    Kaplan correctly translated. It is that on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Great October Revolution it was decided to perpetuate that woman who dared in Ilyich (her name was Fenya Kaplan). Refect and respect
    1. 0
      10 October 2017 00: 02
      Nah, a kaplan is a cock that cannot have offspring! And he was immortalized! laughing
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  19. 0
    10 October 2017 01: 58
    Quote: NEXUS
    Something like a German Tiger ...

    would have built immediately tiger2 and rat angles are and open a simple ...)))

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