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  "id": "pars-iii-8x8",
  "name": "PARS III 8x8",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "TUR",
  "category": "Wheeled armored combat vehicle",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2017,
  "operators": [
    "TUR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The PARS III 8x8 Turkish Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicle has been developed with special emphasis on mobility, protection, payload, and growth potential. It is equipped with cutting-edge armored vehicle technologies to achieve performance and durability, meeting the operational requirements of modern armies.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "FNSS",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "8x8",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 9,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 8,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.4,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 30,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Transmission",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Fully Automatic, 7 Forward - 2 Reverse",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 100,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 800,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Grenade Dischargers",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "8 ea",
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      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "PARS III 8X8 IFV",
      "text": "The IFV variant is the Infantry Fighting Vehicle configuration of the PARS III 8x8 FoV. The vehicle is armed with a stabilised manned or remote controlled SABER 25 Turret armed with a 25 mm automatic cannon and can carry",
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    },
    {
      "name": "PARS III 8X8 ICV",
      "text": "The ICV variant is the Infantry Carrier Vehicle configuration of the PARS III 8x8 FoV. The vehicle is armed with a SANCAK 12.7 mm remote controlled turret station (RCTS) and can carry up to 12 personnel including driver,",
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    },
    {
      "name": "PARS III 8X8 CFV",
      "text": "The CFV variant is the Cavalry Fighting Vehicle configuration of the PARS III 8x8 FoV. The vehicle is fitted with a TEBER manned or remote-controlled turret armed with a 30 or 35 mm cannon, and can carry up to 7 personne",
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    },
    {
      "name": "PARS III 8X8 SPM",
      "text": "The SPM variant is a Self-Propelled Mortar configuration that provides indirect fire support. The vehicle can be armed with an 81 or 120 mm mortar and a self-defence SANCAK remote controlled turret with 12.7 mm MG. It ca",
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    },
    {
      "name": "PARS III 8X8 CP",
      "text": "The CP is the Command post variant of the PARS III 8x8 FoV. It is used as an operational staff officer’s command post at Brigade or Battalion echelon. It can also be configured as a Fire Direction Centre. The vehicle is ",
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    },
    {
      "name": "PARS III 8X8 AMEV",
      "text": "The AMEV is the Armoured Medical Evacuation Vehicle configuration of the PARS III 8x8 FoV. The vehicle is highly manoeuvrable and designed primarily for casualty evacuation from front lines. It carries a driver, commande",
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    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": {
    "file": "pars-iii-8x8.jpg",
    "thumb": "pars-iii-8x8-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "CeeGee",
    "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ParsIII8x8_(1).jpg",
    "title": "File:ParsIII8x8 (1).jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/pars-iii-8x8.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-pars-iii-8x8": {
      "title": "PARS III 8x8 Turkish Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicle",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PARS_III_8x8_Turkish_Wheeled_Armored_Combat_Vehicle",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}