ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle
Turkish armoured amphibious combat vehicle
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The ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), is a tracked armoured amphibious combat vehicle manufactured by FNSS.[4] The vehicle is in service with the Turkish Naval Forces.[5]
| FNSS ZAHA MAV | |
|---|---|
FNSS ZAHA MAV at IDEF 2019 | |
| Type | Amphibious combat vehicle |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023 – Present[1] |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | FNSS Defence Systems |
| Manufacturer | FNSS Defence Systems |
| Produced | 2023 – present |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 8.3 m[2] |
| Width | 3.3 m[2] |
| Height | 3.8[2] |
| Crew | 21 (Incl. Gunner, Driver and Commander)[2] |
| Armor | Ballistic Protection STANAG 4569 (Level Classified) |
Main armament | Dual armament with 40 mm AGL and 12.7mm M2 Heavy MG[3] |
| Engine | Diesel[2] |
| Transmission | Fully Automatic[2] |
| Suspension | Torsion Bar[2] |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h[2] |
Steering system | Through Transmission[2] |
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.[6][7]
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.[8]
The MAV is fitted with a CAKA Remote Controlled Turret, which is also manufactured by FNSS.[9] The turret is armed with 12.7 mm MG (.50 Cal) and a 40 mm AGL (Automatic Grenade Launcher).[10]
Variants
- APC Armored Personnel Carrier
- The APC variant of the ZAHA MAV is equipped with the CAKA weapon station, capable of mounting a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or a 40 mm grenade launcher for increased combat versatility.[4]
- Command and Control Vehicle
- This variant makes sure combat vehicles communication each other and coordination with TCG Anadolu.[11]
- Recovery vehicle
- The recovery vehicle variant has a lifting winch instead of a weapon system.[11]
Operators
Current operators
Turkey - 27 Marine Assault Vehicles are in service with the TCG Anadolu of the Turkish Navy.[12]
