Page 8 - SAHA EXPO 2024 - DAY 2

FNSS PARS Alpha 8x8 with

TEBER II 30/40 RCT Breaks Cover

The leading Turkish land systems firm, Explosive Devices (IEDs, Kinetic Energy PARS Alpha 8x8 New Generation Armoured
FNSS is displaying its PARS Alpha 8x8 New (KE) threats and artillery projectiles. The Fighting Vehicle features a revolutionized
Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle fitted crew and dismounts are kept safe through structural design by situating the crew and
with a TEBER II 30/40 Remote Controlled blast attenuation seats, and positioning the dismounts behind the power pack com-
Turret (RCT). Also being showcased at the driver and commander above the second partment. With its compact powerpack
ongoing SAHA Expo is FNSS’ Marine Assault axle behind the power pack compartment. design, commander and driver are able to
Vehicle, which is in service with Turkish This provides substantially enhanced crew sit side-by-side. This new layout approach
Naval Forces. safety against very high-level of threats enables 180°+ real time optical situational
from all around the vehicle. This The PARS awareness for both occupants.
The PARS Alpha 8x8 is available with the Alpha 8x8 design also affords unique KE
displayed TEBER-II 30/40 remote-controlled ballistic protection especially at the vehicles
turret (RCT) which is fitted with 30mm dual frontal arc. Its hydro-pneumatic suspension Its adaptable structural design and vehi-
feed automatic cannon. The 30mm cannon system with adjustable ride height control cle silhouette enables best in class low-
can be replaced with a 40mm barrel, by can increase mine protection by surpassing er-profile while maintaining an extensive
only changing the recoil spring and forward a ground clearance of 60cm on demand. A internal volume with open architecture.
feeder. This convertible weapon of choice gunshot detection system, laser warning, This also enhances crew safety during long
enables the user to upgrade its firepower soft-kill and hard-kill active protection sys- distance drives without opening top hatches
with minimum effort, when and wherever tems can also be integrated based on user at hostile territories. Subsequently it also
required. A 7.62mm chain gun or MAG requirements. ensures eye contact and improved coor-
machine gun can be coaxially mounted dination between the vehicle crew and the
aligned with the main gun. dismounts. In addition to its unique optical
The PARS Alpha 8x8 features a state-of-
The TEBER-II 30/40 RCT fitted on the PARS the-art platform design and an innovative field of view, the vehicle is equipped with
displays and integrated 360-degree situ-
Alpha 8x8 can also be adapted to make use 8x8 all-wheel-drive, ride-height control and ational awareness cameras that provide
of various modern anti-armour systems all-axle steering system which provides
such as Semi-automatic command to line outstanding mobility on any surface. Cross- both day and night vision for crew and
of sight (SACLOS) and Automatic command country agility is further aided by the hy- dismounts. The next-generation armoured
to line of sight (ACLOS) guided missile dro-pneumatic suspension with adjustable vehicle also offers superior performance
types. The on-board Fire Control System ride height, while urban warfare operations and reliability with the ability to cover 5000
(FCS) supports two ready to fire Anti-Tank are aided by turning radius optimized for km of cross-country and on tarmac driving,
without any need for field maintenance.
Guided Missiles (ATGM), which have an confined spaces.
effective range beyond 4km’s. A high ele-
vation and low depression 7.62 or 5.56mm
independent Overhead Remote-Controlled
Weapon System (ORCWS) is situated on
top of the turret. Its high elevation is used
against threats on high grounds on urban
environment (building, roofs, etc.) as well
as encountering drones approaching from
top angles. The ORCWS also doubles up
as the commander’s independent sight for
hunter killer capabilities.

Both the turret and RCWS have been de-
signed to engage multiple targets simul-
taneously from all directions. The TEBER-
II 30/40 RCT offers target tracking and
two-axis stabilisation that allows firing on
the move. Besides TEBER-II 30/40 RCT, the
PARS Alpha 8x8 can be fitted with various
types of manned or remote-control turrets
up to 120mm direct/indirect guns or weap-
on systems, 120mm mortars, air defence
systems and anti-armour systems.

The PARS Alpha 8x8 features exception-
al protection against mines, Improvised

8 OCTOBER-23-2024 WWW.GBP.COM.SG/DAILY NEWS