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IDEF 2021: FNSS showcases amphibious assault vehicle

19th August 2021 - 11:30 GMT | by Cem Devrim Yaylalı in Istanbul

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The turret of the MAV displayed at IDEF shows some detail differences compared to previously released images of the vehicle. (Photo: Cem Devrim Yaylali)

FNSS is set to deliver 27 Marine Assault Vehicles to the Turkish Naval Forces by 2022.

The Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV) is one of a number of FNSS vehicles on display at IDEF 2021 on 17-20 August. The fleet will be used to transport troops from the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu to the shore and inland.

Of the 27 MAVs on order, 23 are personnel carriers, two are C2 vehicles and two are rescue variants. FNSS states that engineering development activities have been completed and the qualification phase has begun. The first vehicle will be delivered in 2021 after completing the qualification tests.

The troop carrier and the C2 versions are armed with the FNSS-designed CAKA

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