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Vuran

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Vuran

The Vuran is a 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle developed by Nurol Makina for the Turkish Armed Forces. It is designed to provide high protection against mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and ballistic threats, while offering good mobility in various terrains.

Specifications

TypeArmored Vehicle
OriginTurkey
ManufacturerNurol Makina
Introduced2019
StatusIn service
Speed110 km/h
Range700 km
Crew11
Weight18.5 t

History

The vehicle was developed in the mid-2010s to meet the Turkish military's urgent operational requirements for a highly mobile and survivable platform during counter-terrorism and border security missions. Following rigorous testing, it officially entered service with the Turkish Armed Forces and Gendarmerie General Command in 2019. The platform saw immediate combat deployment in northern Syria during Operation Peace Spring, where it was utilized for convoy protection and tactical patrol duties. Today, the vehicle remains in active production, with several units exported to international customers like Kosovo and Tunisia, and it continues to be modernized with integrated mortar systems and advanced remote weapon stations.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey600+confirmed

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