FNSS Pars

The Pars (Turkish for Anatolian leopard) is an amphibious

FNSS Pars
armoured combat vehicle family with 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 versions,
Type Armoured
produced by FNSS Defence Systems of Turkey.[5][6][7]
combat vehicle
Place of origin Turkey
Development Service history
In service 2005 – Present[1]
The development of the PARS vehicles commenced in 2002,
Used by See Operators
based on a design by US company GPV (General Purpose
Vehicles), and in cooperation with GPV.[8][9] PARS 4×4 and Production history
PARS 6×6 is being proposed for the Turkish Army. PARS 8×8 Designer FNSS Defence
was first displayed in February 2005 during the IDEX defence Systems
equipment exhibition held in Abu Dhabi. GPV offered 2 more Manufacturer FNSS Defence
technically different vehicles, the 8×8 GPV Colonel and the 10×10 Systems
GPV General.[10][8][3] Since the first PARS vehicles were shown
Produced 2005 – present
in 2005 development and further enhancements have been carried
No. built 172 (6x6) &
out on a continuous basis.[11]
(8x8) ordered by
It was demonstrated in the deserts of the UAE in 2008 covering Oman[1]
11,000 km of desert and road trials. Further testing was again Variants Armored
carried out in the UAE deserts in 2010. The PARS 8x8, fitted with personnel
a 25mm gun turret, was also successfully tested by another Middle carrier, Infantry
Eastern country in the summer of 2010.[11] fighting vehicle
Specifications
On March 29, 2022, FNSS and Deftech proposed the PARS III
6×6 for Malaysian military service.[12] Mass 16,130-24,500
kg
Length 5 m (FNSS Pars
Design 4x4), 6.6 m
(FNSS Pars
The baseline PARS has a hull consisting of a steel armour.[11] 6×6), 8 m (FNSS
Pars8×8),[1] 8,11
The driver and commander are seated in a cockpit at the front of m (GPV
the vehicle. Each has a single-piece roof hatch that opens to the Colonel),[2] 9,26
side. Both have access to flat-panel displays, on which all relevant m (GPV
information is shown. The seating arrangement depends on the role General) [3]
but the troops are normally seated on individual seats down each
Width 2.7 m[1]
side of the hull facing inwards. These shock-absorbing seats are
Height 2.17 m[1]
fitted with five-point seatbelts as standard. A large ramp fitted at the
rear section will be used for entry and exit of troops. Crew 5 (FNSS Pars
4x4), 10 (FNSS
Pars 6×6), 14
The modular design of the PARS will incorporate external turrets (FNSS Pars
or weapon stations depending on user requirements. It could be a 8×8),[1] 14 (GPV
one or two-man turret or a remotely operated weapon station. To Colonel),[2] 18
allow for PARS to be rapidly reconfigured for different operational (GPV General)
[3]
roles, all members of the PARS family have removable roofing so
that they can be quickly converted for a wide range of specialist
roles.[11] Armor Baseline
7.62mm AP all-
around up to
Variants STANAG 4569
Level 4[1]
PARS 4×4 Wheeled armoured vehicle : The PARS Main 25 mm FNSS
4×4 is designed to undertake special operational roles armament Sharpshooter
such as advanced surveillance, anti-tank and command
Turret[1]
and control.[13]
Secondary 7.62 mm coaxial
PARS III 6×6 Wheeled armoured combat vehicle :
armament machine gun[1]
The PARS III 6×6 has been developed with a special
emphasis on mobility, protection, payload, and growth Engine Deutz or
potential. It is equipped with cutting edge armoured Caterpillar
vehicle technologies to obtain performances and
durability answering modern armies’ operational Diesel[1]
requirements.[14] 500-600 hp (6×6
PARS III 8×8 Wheeled armoured combat vehicle : and 8×8)[1]
The PARS III 8×8 has been developed with special Power/weight 20.4 to 24.5
emphasis on mobility, protection, payload, and growth hp/ton[1]
potential. It is equipped with cutting edge armoured
vehicle technologies to obtain performances and Suspension semi-automatic
durability answering modern armies operational computer-
requirements. [15] controlled
PARS Scout 6×6 Special Purpose vehicle : The pneumatic
PARS SCOUT is special purpose tactical wheeled suspension[1]
vehicle, which provide high mobility in all terrain Operational 1,000 km
conditions and superior ballistic and mine protection and range
is equipped with modern technologies, providing (620 mi)[1]
strategic advantages to their users, including a high Maximum 100 km/h (62
situational awareness.[16] speed mph) on land,[1]
PARS Scout 8×8 Special Purpose vehicle : The 8 km/h (4.97
PARS SCOUT 8×8 is modern tactical wheeled mph) on water[4]
armoured combat vehicle, which is designed to be used
in low and high intensity scenarios, offering strategic advantages to the user thanks to its
unique features, and incorporate the most advanced technologies.[17]
PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations vehicle : The PARS IV 6×6 Special Operation’s (S-Ops)
Vehicle, which is designed to meet the tactical and operational requirements of military and
internal security forces whose mission is special. It is able to operate in a wide range of
terrains, climate types and is optimized for different operational requirements. It is highly
versatile, reflecting the broad spectrum of potential missions and areas of operation.[18]
PARS IV 8× New-Generation Wheeled armoured vehicle : The PARS IV 8×8 NG-WAV is
vehicle, which is developed to adapt to today and future hybrid warfare conditions that bring
together symmetric and asymmetric threats. The PARS IV 8×8 NG-WAV offers a combination
of the highest mobility and protection of the PARS family and the ability to engage the
evolving threats of the modern battlefield.[19]
 PARS ALPHA 8×8 New-Generation Armoured fighting
vehicle : FNSS PARS ALPHA 8×8, is a New Generation
Armoured Fighting Vehicle designed to surpass the most
challenging tactical and operational requirements. Built
for full-spectrum dominance, it represents the future of
military engagement, by meeting the most challenging
mission objectives to fulfil tactical and superior combat
performance.[20]

AV8 Gempita FNSS Pars 4x4 Anti-tank at the

IDEF 2019.
The PARS 8×8 vehicle was examined by the Malaysian Army
competing with the Swiss Mowag Piranha and the Finnish Patria
AMV for the implementation of technology to the first Malaysian
indigenous armoured vehicle. AV8 Gempita was the result of
Malaysian-Turkey collaboration in Malaysia's first indigenous
armoured vehicle project with the implementation of PARS
technology to its new army armoured vehicle.

Operators FNSS Pars 8x8 at the IDEF 2019.

Current operators
Libya - 67 vehicles in both 6×6 & 8×8 configuration.
Received from Turkey during the 2019-2020 Tripoli
campaign.
Oman - 172 vehicles in both 6×6 & 8×8 configuration.
First delivery on 12 July 2017[21][22] and last in August
2020.[23]
Turkey - undisclosed number Pars III 6×6 and 8×8 on
order.[24] 12 Pars Pars IV 6×6 in service.[25] 100 Pars FNSS Pars 8x8 rear view.
4×4 in service.[26]
Malaysia - 257 vehicles in 8×8 configuration.[27][28]

Potential operators
Azerbaijan[29]
 Kosovo - 24 PARS III IFV in 6×6 configuration. The Kosovo Ministry of Defense signed a
Letter of Request worth €70.000.000 with Turkish defense company FNSS for the supply of
PARS III 6×6 IFV with integrated Saber 25mm Turret and FNSS SANCAK RCWS.

See also

Comparable vehicles
Stryker Patria AMV
LAV III/LAV AFV/LAV-25/ASLAV BTR-4
K808 White Tiger Saur 2
Boxer TATA Kestrel
Freccia IFV VBCI
BTR-90 KTO Rosomak
CM-32 MOWAG Piranha
Type 96 Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle

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Notes

External links
FNSS wheeled armored combat vehicle(Army recognition) (http://www.armyrecognition.com/
turkey_turkish_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicles_uk/pars_6x6_combat_armored_vehicle_
fnss_technical_data_sheet_specifications_description_pictures_video.html)
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri manufacturer and supplier of armoured vehicles (Army
recognition) (http://www.armyrecognition.com/turkey_turkish_defence_industry_company_u
k/fnss_defense_company_industry_armoured_amphibious_vehicle_turret_manufacturer_su
pplier_turkey_.html)
FNSS official website (https://web.archive.org/web/20091215215004/http://www.fnss.com.tr/
v1.6/index.php?lng=en)

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