Katmerciler Aims to Boost its position on the International Defense Industry Market

With its product range composed of Armored Personnel Carriers, Armored Excavator Loaders Construction Equipment, Armored Loader Machinery, Katmerciler is looking for a prestigious position within the International Defense Industry Market. Leaving 30 years behind since its establishment, thanks to its rooted and solid structure, Katmerciler continues to share its experiences and know-how with the defense industry. Khan.D 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier with ballistic reinforcement developed by the R&D department of the company, Armored Excavator Loader Construction Equipment and Armored Loader Construction Machine and riot control shield compose the product range of the company.

The Deputy Chairman of the Katmerciler Executive Board Mr. Furkan Katmerci stated that they attached great importance to the technology and product development along with the R&D studies and added, “We are willing to ascending our market popularity not only in the domestic market but also in the international market”.

Katmerci: “Our promotions at the international platforms will increasingly continue”

Mr. Katmerci said that they rendered Katmerciler as an institutional brand open to public with the motto of quality and trust and continued, “We are the leader of the on vehicle equipment sector in Turkey and the biggest exporter of such equipment. Our company has one of the most powerful R&D centers of our sector. With the know-how and experience accumulated in years, we are aiming to take part in the defense industry after our accomplishments in the on vehicle equipment sector. As a company that has been conducting export activities to 49 countries until today, our product promotion activities in relation with the defense industry will increasingly continue within the international arena”.

TOMA (Anti-Riot Vehicle)

Fulfilling the most of the Anti-Riot Vehicle demands of the Turkish National Police and Gendarmerie General Command in the last five year, Katmerciler reached the achievement of exporting the Anti-Riot Vehicles with ballistic reinforcement which are constantly developed through R&D studies to many countries around the world. The Anti-Riot Vehicle with its 5 thousand liters water tank, 80 liters foam tank, 60 liters dye tank and 60 liters gas tank and superior maneuver capability is regarded as one of the most outstanding vehicles in its segment. 

Khan D. 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier

4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier Khan D, developed by Katmerciler in line with the NATO standards, is capable of the transportation of eight personnel. The carrier’s length is 5340 mm, it is 2100 mm high and its width is measured as 1990 mm. The vehicle’s curb weight is 7530 kg and its payload capacity is 1.315 kg. The Armored Personnel Carrier with 286 horsepower is capable of reaching maximum 130 km p/h. The vehicle is able to climb a 60% steep gradient and is capable of maneuvering at 30% side slope. A fuel tank with 138 liters capacity and ballistic protection is mounted over the vehicle.

Armored Excavator Loader Construction Equipment

Equipment is four wheel-drive (4x4). Steering system is controlled to affect front and rear wheels. While rear wheels are fixed, the front wheels are directed. Also, it has a two-mode moving system by moving front and rear wheels in adverse directions. The operator seat can be adjusted in multiply and has suspension. There is air conditioning system in the cabinet for heating and cooling. The paint, used on the equipment, is fire retardant and anti-flame and provides heat insulation. Automatic folding windshield protection without going out the vehicle. Lights, front and rear fog-lamps and side mirrors are protected against debris and objects such as with stones and sticks.

Riot Control Shield

It provides protection for up to 36 people with its shields and weapons. Direct firing ports have been designed especially for use in disposing of non-lethal weapons. It can be used as a gate for the transfer of quick response forces with the lifting feature up to 3 meters. During the drive, it can absorb impacts on harsh fields and it can be put on the location without any person to serve as barrier. It has a guarded elevation platform and can be equipped with a ballistic guard.