Only dedicate ATGM vehicles have access to such missile. It should be noted that, Turkey do have SPIKE equivalent ATGM, UMTAS, but it is not fitted in any tracked or wheeled IFV platforms yet, only its laser guided version L-UMTAS could be fitted to MIZKRAK Turret. Although in the current environment of War Thunder Tulpar with SPIKEs would be overpowered considering there is no way to effectively counter them for all nation, but in the future it would be great addition.Īlthough it is not operational vehicle in Turkish Army, and probably in Kazakh Army, Turkey does not have other tracked IFV fitted with SPIKE equivalent. This specific example, Tulpar IFV fitted with SAMSON Mk.II turret system would be great top tier vehicle with introduction of SPIKE ATGM family. With several different turret options, I believe Tulpar could find nice place for itself within only Turkish TT. Tulpar Platform is one of the pinnacles of Turkish defence industry, and it is a unique piece for future Turkish Tech Tree. Scania DSI 14L or 16L V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine SAMSON Mk.II also offers modular armor from STANAG 4569 Level I up to STANAG 4569 Level IV, similar values with the hull.ĥ00 Ready-to-Fire 7.62mm Machinegun Rounds At the base level, Tulpar heavy IFV offer STANAG 4569 Level II protection and can be up-armored up to Level V in accordance with operational requirements. Modular armor structure allows tank to fit operational requirements by increasing or decreasing the armor levels. Since Tulpar Platform was designed with high personnel safety in mind, it offers excellent protection against mines, IEDs, CBRN threats as well as shaped charges and KE projectiles. Tulpar Platform has modular armor structure. Mobility remains pretty much the same considering SAMSON Mk.II is pretty light system, more or less same with Otokar's MIZRAK turret. Relatively low weight of Tulpar, allows it to quickly accelerate and reach its top speed of 70 km/h in short time. Tulpar heavy IFV weighs approximately 42 tonnes which gives us excellent 24.1 hp/t power-to-ratio. Tulpar Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle is powered by Scania DSI 14L or 16L V8 turbocharged diesel engine coupled with SAPA SG-850 fully automatic 32-speed transmission. Tulpar Platform can be fitted powerpacks ranging from 700hp to 1100hp coupled with automatic transmission. Said Screen, though it is unreadable Missile screen is completely greyed-out unlike coax or main armament. In testing videos, Gunner's screen shows that there was no ATGM loaded, so another version without ATGM could be potential vehicle. Considering ATGMs are optional on SAMSON Mk.II, Kazakhstan might be opted to acquire it without ATGMs due to costs. As a note, Kazakhstan have not decided on whether they will be adopting Tulpar or not and Tulpar armed with SAMSON have been Otokar's main solution for Export market.Īlso, it should be noted that Tulpar with SAMSON in Kazakhstan tests never used its ATGM or we have seen any evidence that SAMSON is fitted with ATGM launchers, though hatch is clearly visible. Our focus will on Tulpar with SAMSON Mk.II. Kazakhstan has been testing Tulpar with various turret systems including Otokar's own MIZRAK, ASELSAN's Nefer, BMP-3's 2K23 and Rafael's SAMSON Mk.II. Currently, there is no formal acquisition of the vehicle by Turkish Armed Forces but Kazakhstan shows great interest in vehicle, and has been testing it extensively albeit with a different turret system. Tulpar was designed alongside Altay Main Battle Tank to augment armored formations with infantry units in battlefield environment. Tulpar Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle was first revealed in IDEF’13 as an Otokar’s private venture for next generation infantry vehicle. Thanks to its modularity, platform can be configured to carry out variety of duties such as: While Tulpar-S two: ATGM Carrier and Armored Personnel Carrier. Tulpar has three configurations: Light Tank, Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Armored Personnel Carrier. Tulpar comes in two main variants Tulpar and lighter, amphibious Tulpar-S. Since Altay project changed hands, Tulpar's future is not certain within Turkish Armed Forces. Platform was designed alongside Altay Main Battle Tank to allow infantry formations to support Altay in safety. ![]() ![]() Tulpar is a tracked multi-purpose platform designed and produced by Otokar.
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