Aiming to undergo a comprehensive modernization of its army, Kosovo will procure 14 BMC Vuran 4×4 from Turkey. Kosovo will procure 14 BMC Striker 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles (TTZA) from Turkey as part of the comprehensive military modernization it has recently initiated. The said modernization; It includes 10 years of training, reform and foreign procurement of military equipment, and envisions Kosovo having an army compatible with NATO. As reported by RTKLive, there is also a 5.2 Euro budget allocated for purchases from the USA through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in the procurement plans.
As reported by the EUObserver, in recent years Kosovo has made clear its intentions to establish a regular army, despite Serbia's potential backlash. This intention was also supported by the USA and Germany. Currently, there are approximately 3800 NATO personnel in Kosovo under the name of KFOR (Kosovo Force).
BMC Shooter 4×4
The Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle Shooter 4×4 is a member of the Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle family developed by BMC. Vuran, which stands out with its 9-person carrying capacity, high protection and mobility, provides protection against mines and ballistic threats with its 4×4 monocoque type armored cabin and windows, shock absorbing seats. It also stands out with its front and rear cameras, automatic fire extinguishing system, central tire inflation feature, remote-controlled automatic weapon station option, A/C heating and cooling features.
| Multipurpose Armored Vehicle Shoot | Hitting Mortar Public Vehicle | |
| Length | 6300mm (6810mm with spare wheel) | 6300mm (6810mm with spare wheel) |
| Width | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
| Height | 2680mm (3350mm with Gun Turret) | 2850 mm |
| Brakes | Disc type ABS | |
| Crew | 9 | 3 |
| Maximum Weight | 18500kg | 18850kg |
| Motor | Cummins ISL9E3 8,9lt | |
| Motor power | 375BG @ 2100rpm | |
| Engine Torque | 1550nm @ 1200rpm | |
| Gearbox | Allison 3000 series 6 + 1 Automatic | |
| Range | 600km | |
| Maximum speed | 110km / h | |
| Transfer Case | GHM MTC (Two Speed) 4 × 4 | |
| Environmental Conditions | MIL STD 810G -32 ° C, + 55 ° C | |
| Steep Slope | 60% | |
| Side Slope | 30% | |
| Underbelly Height | 400 mm | |
| Water Crossing Height | 800 mm | |
| Electric System | MIL STD 1275 24 Volts | |
| Battery | 2 pieces 12V, 235Ah | |
| tires | 395/85 R 20 & 10 x 20 ″ Runflat | |
| Suspension | Independent Suspension | |
| Body | V- Base, Monocoque | |
| Optional Equipment | KBRN, Fog Mortars, Out-of-Vehicle Fire Extinguishing System, RPG Protection Net, Self Rescue Winch, Jamming-Blunt System, Gun Detection Device, Sniper Detection and Monitoring System | X |
Source: defenceturk
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