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Land ForcesTürkiye

PARS III 8x8

Wheeled armored combat vehicleFielded 2017Pending verification
Land ForcesTUR
PARS III 8x8
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System
TypeWheeled armored combat vehicle
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerFNSSMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Crew9Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length8 m26 ftMed[1]
Width3 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.4 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight30 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
TransmissionFully Automatic, 7 Forward - 2 ReverseMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Protection
Smoke Grenade Dischargers8 eaMed[1]
Variants
PARS III 8X8 IFVThe 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[1]
PARS III 8X8 ICVThe 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,[1]
PARS III 8X8 CFVThe 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[1]
PARS III 8X8 SPMThe 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[1]
PARS III 8X8 CPThe 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 [1]
PARS III 8X8 AMEVThe 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[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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PARS III 8x8 Turkish Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicle, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)