Katmerciler on Stage at Eurosatory Displaying Impressive Range of Products
Katmerciler has advanced into the forefront, becoming the new force of the Turkish defense industry. In order to promote the portfolio of vehicles for the defense industry and to delve further into the commercial prospects emerging within the industry, the company will participate in Eurosatory 2016 – Defense and Security International Exhibition held in Paris, between June 13th – 17th, 2016 with the opening address to be given by the French Defense Minister. In addition, they also participated in the Defense Services Asia Exhibition and Conference 2016 in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, on April 2016.
Katmerciler, initially founded in 1985, is the Turkish leader and the largest exporter in the On-Board Equipment sector, with a history spanning more than 30 years. In 2010, the company began publicly trading shares on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIST). With the most powerful R & D Center of the Industry, Katmerciler doesn’t just limit itself just to activity in Turkey; it is a substantial company that develops products for the requirements of the entire international defense industry.
Katmerciler will welcome visitors at the 5th hall, Turkey pavilion Booth B -707 at the Eurosatory 2016 exhibition. The company will be promoting solutions for the defense industry with its Anti-Riot Vehicle protected against ballistic threat (TOMA) and their armored personnel carrier Khan.D. The Company’s portfolio of defense vehicles, in terms of ballistic armored personnel carriers, armored construction equipment and riot control shields are all reinforced within NATO standards.
4x4 Armored Personnel Carriers: Khan.D and Kangal
Developed within NATO standards, Katmerciler’s two different 4x4 armored personnel carriers provide high security against mines and improvised explosives.
The 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier Khan D, developed by Katmerciler in line with NATO standards, is capable of transporting eight personnel. The carrier’s length is 5210 mm, it is 2330 mm high and its width is measured at 2050 mm. The vehicle’s curb weight is 4930 kg and its payload capacity is 1.000 kg. The Armored Personnel Carrier with 286 horsepower is capable of reaching a maximum of 130 km p/h. The vehicle is able to climb a 60% steep gradient and is capable of maneuvering at a 30% side slope. A fuel tank with a 138-liter capacity and ballistic protection is mounted over the vehicle.
Katmerciler’s outstanding Armored Personnel Carrier Vehicle, “Kangal” Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle has a length of 5480 mm, height 2450 mm, width 2540 mm. The 375-horsepower vehicle can reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour, with the capacity of 10 personnel. The vehicle is able to climb a 60% steep gradient and is capable of maneuvering at a 30% side slope. The combat vehicle weight can reach up to 15 tons with a payload capacity of up to 2,500 kg. The vehicle has a fording depth of 1.5 meters.
TOMA (Anti-Riot Vehicle)
Katmerciler has been fulfilling most of the Anti-Riot Vehicle demands of the Turkish National Police and Gendarmerie General Command in the last five years. The Anti-Riot Vehicles with ballistic reinforcement, which are constantly developed through R&D studies, have been successfully exported to many countries around the world. The Anti-Riot Vehicle with its 5.000-liter water tank, 80-liter foam tank, 60-liter dye tank, 60-liter gas tank and superior maneuverability capability is regarded as one of the most outstanding vehicles in its segment.
Armored Construction Equipment
The Loader is a 4x4 wheel drive with 4 tires powered width a Hydraulic steering system and “Crab” walk system. The operator chair is adjustable, versatile and with suspension. The Cabin is Air Conditioned with Cooling and Heating system. There is an 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 design, so that going out the vehicle is not necessary. Lights, front and rear fog-lamps and side mirrors are protected against debris and objects such as stones and sticks.
Riot Control Shield
It provides protection for up to 36 staff 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 impact on harsh terrain and it can be placed on location without any person to serve as barrier. It has a guarded elevation platform and can be equipped with a ballistic guard.
