Indonesia and Turkey signed an agreement on the manufacture of medium tanks in the event IDEF 2013 in Turkey, in early May, to serve as the National Tank, after Indonesia previously successfully build Panzer Anoa. "Indonesia chose FNSS Turkey because of the experience and technology of our acclaimed" FNSS officials in Ankara said. The joint project will produce a prototype within the next 4 years. "We're officially submitted a proposal to jointly design, develop and produce medium tanks," he said.
The question is, what model tank design proposed PINDAD FNSS Turkey or Indonesia?
Options that may be offered FNSS Turkey is their latest product, Concept Light Armoured Weapon Carrier - Tracked (LAWC-T), Tank Kaplan. Tank Kaplan created FNSS as lightly armored for a variety of purposes: Tank reconnaissance, anti-tank (with ATGM launchers) and also help combat / fire support for infantry.
Kaplan accidentally introduced the concept Tank Turkey at IDEF 2013 exhibition event, to seek feedback from prospective buyers. Once the prospective buyer wishes absorbed, FNSS Turkey will make a new variant of the Tank prototype Kaplan. Business niche is accomplished by FNSS Turkey with Malaysia. Turkish FNSS IFV thrusting PARS 8 × 8, then responded by asking a number of modifications Malaysia customizable Malaysian military needs. After modifications, the prototype variants PARS 8 × 8 was sent to Malaysia to at trial. If all are fit, then IFV was made with cooperation scheme with Deftech Malaysia, until now appeared new variants and named AV 8 Deftech.
Pindad cooperation scheme with FNSS can be outlined as such. The percentage of involvement Pindad in building new tanks, of course adapted to how adaptable Pindad in making Tank. Hull / body from Tank Kaplan made of aluminum bulk (non-stained) were coated ballistic armor protection STANAG 4569 Level 4, is able to withstand heavy machine-gun fire armored penyobek 14.5 × 114 mm Russian standard or Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot 14.5x114mm (NATO).
Kaplan also has a mine protection STANAG 4569 Level 3 and can be enhanced by installing a steel plate under the tank. Commander and driver sit next to each other on the front has 8 periscope to get a 180 degree view. They also include a series of day and night camera (thermal / thermal imager), long range CCD camera with a 360 degree range of controlled flat panel in the control room commander and driver. In addition, there is also an infrared tracking, to measure the distance the vehicle opponent.
Light Armoured Weapon Carrier - Tracked (LAWC-T) Kaplan set to be installed different types of turrets, liking / needs of consumers, such as the Canon 25-40 mm automatic or manual, turret carrying a variety of anti-tank missiles, ATGM, as well as other options, cannons of various calibers. Kaplan has a short chassis with the engine mounted at the rear, allowing the commander and the driver sitting side by side at the front, to get a broad view of the highest and from the battlefield. Placement machine in the back also meant reducing the level of noise and heat trace left behind.
LAWC-T in carrying 5 crew that came in through the back door and two side doors. Driver also features a small door at the top. Driven by a diesel engine with 3 shock absorbers in each corner, Tank Kaplan has high mobility making it possible to compete sooner or pursuing Main Battle Tank, both on paved roads or cross-country. The ability that makes Kaplan could serve as an Anti-Tank (with ATGM) or reconnaissance fighter. for mobility, Kaplan can be transported by Hercules C 130 or the train.
Another option is owned by Turkish FNSS ACV 300 ACV is converted into SW has 3 Russian BMP turret. Kaplan Canon 105/120mm tanks and AFV SW are two prototype that might be posed by Turkey. But it is also possible to apply prototype PINDAD also that the process will be assisted FNSS.