| BMC Amazon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See operators |
| Wars | SDF-Syrian transitional government clashes (2025-present) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | BMC Otomotiv |
| Manufacturer | BMC Otomotiv |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 400mm |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Maximum speed | 120km/h |
The BMC Amazon is a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) manufactured and designed by BMC Otomotiv for use in the Turkish Armed Forces, however it has also seen usage in neighboring and regional countries as well.
The BMC Amazon base model uses a unibody design with a V-shaped hull for its underbody, and is equipped with an automatic fire extinguisher system, run-flat tires, rear-view cameras, alongside dimming and camouflage lighting features. The base model BMC Amazon also has a capacity of seven passengers, and according to BMC, 'meets STANAG 4569 protection levels', though a specific description was not stated. [1]
The Ottonom variant of the BMC Amazon, in addition to features already included in the base model, is capable of maneuvering through rough terrain alongside being equipped with a drone. [1]
The BMC Amazon RCS is a remote-controllable variant of the BMC Amazon, specifically used for 'residential and asymmetric battlefields'. [1]