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ZAHA ARV

Engineering Vehicleconfirmed

ZAHA ARV

The ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), is a tracked armoured amphibious combat vehicle manufactured by FNSS. The vehicle is in service with the Turkish Naval Forces. The vehicle is marketed in Turkey under the name ZAHA, an acronym derived from the Turkish phrase for Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle. For international buyers, it is named as the FNSS MAV, which stands for Marine Assault Vehicle. The vehicle can both operate in land and water. The MAV can reach up to 7 knots of speed in the water, as well as 70km/h on land. The MAV is fitted with a CAKA Remote Controlled Turret, which is also manufactured by FNSS. The turret is armed with 12.7 mm MG (.50 Cal) and a 40 mm AGL (Automatic Grenade Launcher).

Specifications

TypeEngineering Vehicle
OriginTurkey
ManufacturerFNSS
StatusIn service
Length8.3 m
Speed70 km/h
Crew21
Main armamentDual armament with 40 mm AGL and 12.7mm M2 Heavy MG

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey—confirmed

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