Turkey BMC Defense
Kirpi
BMC Kirpi 4x4 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle fielded in large numbers by the Turkish Armed Forces and exported, designed to protect its crew against mines and IEDs. Figures are manufacturer- or open-source and not independently verified.
5 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-10
100
km/h
700
km range
15,000
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Established · 5 operators
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 100 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 700 km |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | STANAG 4569 ballistic + mine protection |
|---|---|
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 15,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 2 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 11 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 350 hp |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 5 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public BMC Defense and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-10.
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What is the top speed of the BMC Defense Kirpi? +
The BMC Defense Kirpi has a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
What is the range of the BMC Defense Kirpi? +
The BMC Defense Kirpi has a maximum range of 700 km.
How much does the BMC Defense Kirpi weigh? +
The BMC Defense Kirpi has a combat weight of 15,000 kg.
How many crew does the BMC Defense Kirpi require? +
The BMC Defense Kirpi requires a crew of 2.
What is the BMC Defense Kirpi used for? +
The BMC Defense Kirpi is a ifv / apc typically used for troop transport, route clearance.
How many countries operate the BMC Defense Kirpi? +
The BMC Defense Kirpi is operated by 5 countries.
