AMZ Tur

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Tur
AMZ Tur PICT0096.jpg
Early Tur prototype
Type Infantry mobility vehicle
Place of origin Poland
Specifications
Mass4.8 tonnes
Length4.87 metres (191.7 in)
Width2.23 metres (87.8 in)
Height2.35 metres (92.5 in)
Crew1+4

Armor level 2,2a,3 STANAG 4569
EngineIveco Aifo
122 kW (166 PS)
Suspensionleaf spring, rigid axle
Operational
range
600 kilometres (370 mi)

Tur (Tur 1) (Polish : Aurochs ) is a light infantry mobility vehicle designed by the Polish factory AMZ-Kutno in 2007. The Tur was designed for intervention and patrol tasks behind front lines, specially equipped for operations in dangerous areas. It has a 5 person transport capacity.

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Design

The vehicle was developed especially for the Polish military contingents in Iraq and Afghanistan in response to requests of the soldiers stationed there. Its design and armour allows it to withstand an explosion equal to 6 kg (13 lb) of TNT. [1] It may be fitted with a remote turret. Mechanical part comes mostly from IVECO (engine, transmission, suspension). [2]

It is designed as a safer and more modern alternative to the Humvee operated by the Polish Army. [1] Despite needs of military contingents, as for 2009 no orders were made, and a contest for a light armoured patrol car (LOSP in Polish) was not settled (its main counterpart is Iveco LMV). As of 2008, five prototypes were made, two of them were destroyed in tests. The last, fifth one has modified look of a forward part, and minor improvements. [2] In 2008 AMZ-Kutno developed new, bigger variant Tur II. [3] Two prototypes Tur 3 vehicles completed mobility trials with the National Security Guard. [4] A single Tu IV prototype was developed for the Indonesian National Guard. [5] The Tur V and Tur VI were unveiled at the International Defense Exhibition in Poland (MSPO). [6] In 2018 the AMZ Tur VI went into production. [7] The Tur VII was introduced in 2022, along with a medical evacuation variant. [8] [9]

Engine

Technical specification

Driver's compartment AMZ Tur 03.jpg
Driver's compartment
Gunner's control panel AMZ Tur 02.jpg
Gunner's control panel

Vehicle ballistic armouring

Vehicle dimensions and weight

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References

  1. 1 2 (in Polish) Grzegorz Hołdanowicz: Czas kupić pojazdy na misje in Raport-WTO 09/2007, ISSN 1429-270X, p. 42
  2. 1 2 (in Polish) Mateusz J. Multarzyński, Tur gotów do udziału w programie LOSP in: nowa Technika Wojskowa, June 2008, p.22
  3. https://hero.epa.gov/hero/index.cfm/reference/details/reference_id/8322995
  4. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/tur-vehicle/
  5. Wachowski, Tomasz (2022). "Rodzina Turów z AMZ-Kutno". Wojsko i Technika (9/2022): 68–74.
  6. https://www.armyrecognition.com/mspo_2019_news_official_show_daily/mspo_2019_armored_4x4_vehicles_tur_v_and_tur_vi_shown_by_amz-kutno_sa_polish_manufacturer.html
  7. https://www.armyrecognition.com/mspo_2018_news_official_show_daily/mspo_2018_amz_launches_new_tur_vi_light_armoured_patrol_vehicle.html
  8. https://www.ir-ia.com/news/polands-amz-kunto-unveils-tur-7-armored-vehicle/
  9. https://euro-sd.com/2022/09/news/land/27331/amz-kutno/