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Turkey FNSS Defence Systems
PARS 6x6
A modular Turkish 6x6 wheeled armored vehicle family offering amphibious capability and a range of turret and weapon configurations, exported to multiple armies alongside the larger 8x8 PARS variant.
In service since 2009 · 3 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
100
km/h
700
km range
22
hp/t
16,000
kg
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 3 operators
In service since 2009. 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 |
| Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility. | 22 hp/t |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 12.7 mm or 25/30 mm turret (mission-dependent) |
|---|
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Modular steel/composite armor, STANAG 4569 rated |
|---|---|
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 6.6 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 16,000 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. | 8 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Diesel, water-jet propelled (amphibious) |
|---|---|
| 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. | 3 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public FNSS Defence Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 has a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
What is the range of the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 has a maximum range of 700 km.
How much does the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 weigh? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 has a combat weight of 16,000 kg.
How many crew does the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 require? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 requires a crew of 2.
What is the main armament of the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6's primary weapon is the 12.7 mm or 25/30 mm turret (mission-dependent).
What engine does the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 use? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 is powered by the Diesel, water-jet propelled (amphibious).
What is the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 used for? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry combat, isr.
How many countries operate the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6? +
The FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 is operated by 3 countries.
How much does the FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6 cost? +
FNSS Defence Systems PARS 6x6: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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