Indonesia’s military took delivery of the first batch of Kaplan MT/Harimau medium-weight tanks jointly produced by Ankara-based FNSS and Indonesian company PT Pindad.
This marks the first export of Turkish-developed tank.
The 30 to 35-ton tank’s turret is currently sourced from Belgium and the two countries have shown interest in developing it domestically.
A CMI Cockerill 3105 tower equipped to fire high-pressured 105mm shells provides the tank’s primary firepower while secondary weapon is a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The tank has a full automatic transmission and is able to carry three crew members — a driver, shooter and commander. With a maximum speed of 70kmph the vehicle’s range is 450km. Ballistic guards protect the tank’s body and the vehicle has add-on armor. In addition, the tank’s belly is guarded against mines.