Turkey FNSS Defence Systems
Kaplan-20
FNSS Kaplan-20 next-generation tracked armored combat vehicle offered as an infantry fighting vehicle with a turreted autocannon, part of the modular Kaplan family. Figures are manufacturer- or open-source and not independently verified.
Compiled from public sources ·last verified 2026-07-10
70
km/h
22,000
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
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. | 70 km/h |
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Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | STANAG 4569 modular ballistic protection |
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Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 22,000 kg |
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| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 3 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 8 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 600 hp |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Specifications compiled from public FNSS Defence Systems 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 FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20? +
The FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 has a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
How much does the FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 weigh? +
The FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 has a combat weight of 22,000 kg.
How many crew does the FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 require? +
The FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 requires a crew of 3.
What is the FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 used for? +
The FNSS Defence Systems Kaplan-20 is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry fighting, troop transport.
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