30.11.2010, 23:41
Zitat:FNSS Samur passes tough tests
FNSS’ amphibious assault bridge system “Samur” has passed vigorous physical and operational tests and proven to be ready for active duty, TRDEFENCE sources reported yesterday.
Samur is the direct product of a project called SYHK (Seyyar Yuzucu Hucum Koprusu) that was awarded to FNSS by Turkey’s undersecreteriat for defence industries SSM via a contract worth over $130 million signed on April 2, 2007. First tests were conducted in FNSS’ own armored vehicle testing facilities and amphibic pool. These were followed by more comprehensive combat and operational tests that took place in various lakes in Turkey. Samur aced all the strenous testing activities. Various other tests and miscellaneous improvements on the amphibious system will continueto be carried out throughout the first half of 2011, when the system is expected to enter service with the Turkish armed forces in significant numbers. A total of 52 Samurs are to be delivered by 2013.
Samur is a genuinely Turkish product that was fully designed and produced in Turkey using the country’s own resources. Each Samur is capable of rotating 360 degreen in water and can carry the weight of a 70-ton main battle tank.
FNSS is currently also working on amphibic engineering and earth mover vehicles for Turkey’s armed forces.
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