Fnss Defence Systems Turkey Samur
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FNSS Samur – Turkish armoured bridge-laying vehicle with a fully automatic six-speed transmission, 384.7 kW of power and a length of 13 m
FNSS Defence Systems is a Turkish defence manufacturer. The Samur is an armoured tracked vehicle that carries a bridge and lays it across ditches or watercourses so that armoured formations can cross an obstacle without stopping unprotected.
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The drivetrain produces 384.7 kW and works with a fully automatic transmission with six forward gears and one reverse. At 13 m long, 3.5 m wide and 4.1 m high, the Samur is considerably larger than a civilian vehicle, matching the bridge it carries and the armour of its carrier chassis.
The Samur belongs to armoured engineering equipment that lets armoured formations cross watercourses and ditches without interrupting an advance. Civilian road vehicle classes, emissions stages and trailer rules do not apply to an armoured tracked vehicle of this kind, since it operates away from public roads.
A used Samur, as a modern military vehicle, is practically unheard of on the civilian market; should one appear, the condition of the tracks and running gear matters given the vehicle's length and weight, as does the function of the hydraulic bridge-laying and folding mechanism, the condition of the fully automatic transmission together with its maintenance records, and complete demilitarisation and export paperwork, without which such a vehicle may not be held in civilian hands.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells FNSS Samur
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 384.7 kWcorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,000 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 3,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 4,100 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 36,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 6 speeds forward, 1 reverse (fully automatic gearbox)correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.7 kW/t (385 kW / 36 t)
Stronger than 86% of the military & special vehicles in the register — out of 103 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fnss Defence Systems Turkey Samur have?
The Fnss Defence Systems Turkey Samur delivers 385 kW.
How much does the Fnss Defence Systems Turkey Samur weigh?
The unladen weight is 36,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Fnss Defence Systems Turkey Samur?
13,000 mm × 3,500 mm × 4,100 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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