Vuran 4 x 4
Country of Origin: Turkey
description
Vuran is a Turkish made Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle built by BMC.
The Vuran is based on a monocoque-type design with a body shell built up from armour plates, rather than attaching them to a frame. The V-shaped hull is of all-welded steel armor construction that provides the occupants with protection against 5.56 × 45 mm small arms fire, although also available is protection against 7.62 × 51 mm armor-piercing small arms fire.
The layout of the vehicle is divided in three main parts with the engine at the front, the crew in the middle including driver and commander and the troop's compartment at the rear which can accommodate 7 military personnel. The roof of the vehicle can be fitted with a remotely operated weapon station armed with a machine gun up to 12.7-mm caliber.
Other armament options include a 107-mm Multiple Rocket Launcher on the Vuran CNRA (see "Variants" for more information) and a 120-mm mortar on the Vuran Armored Vehicle Mortar.
status
In service.
Mass production began in 2019. Total production is estimated to be 1,500 units.
The Vuran 4x4 armored vehicle was unveiled in May 2015 during IDEF defense exhibition.
In August 2018, Aselsan and BMC signed a contract for the SARP remote controlled weapon station. An estimated 350 SARP stations would be procured under the contract and would be integrated on Vuran vehicles.
In May 2019, the Libyan National Army (LNA) declared a naval blockade on western Libyan ports to stop military supplies from reaching the Government of National Accord (GNA). This action followed the arrival of Turkish arms shipments to the GNA, which included dozens of armored vehicles such as Turkish-built BMC Kirpi-2 4x4 armored personnel carriers and several Vuran vehicles. Army Recognition reported these findings in May 2020.
In July 2019, the first batch of 20 Vuran 4x4 vehicles were delivered to the Turkish army. The vehicles were to be used for patrol missions and to secure convoys along the border.
Mena Defense reported on Jan. 4, 2020, that the Tunisian MoD would receive nine Vuran vehicles. The vehicles would likely equip the Special Unit of the National Guard.
Millidefense reported on July 2, 2020, that Sungur Low Altitude Air Defense System, developed by Roketsan was tested on the Vuran 4x4.
Hurriyet Daily News (Turkiye) reported on July 2, 2021, that Kosovo signed an agreement with BMC for 12 Vuran vehicles, becoming the first export customer. According to the article, in the first phase, two Vuran vehicles would be produced and delivered.
In September 2022, Army Recognition reported that Turkish company BMC showcased its Vuran 4x4 Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle at the 4th Azerbaijan International Defence Industry Exhibition (ADEX-2022) in Baku.
An post made on X by user @mightkosovo on May 10, 2024, claimed Kosovo had purchased additional Vuran vehicles armed with 120-mm mortars, totaling eight vehicles in service.
The Georgian Ministry of Defense announced on June 12, 2024, that a ceremony was held at the 4th Infantry Brigade of the Georgian Army in Vaziani near Tbilisi celebrating the transfer of 46 Vuran 4x4 vehicles. The vehicles were reportedly purchased in 2022. The vehicles delivered to Georgia were equipped with light remotely controlled combat modules from the Israeli company Rafael with 40-mm automatic anti-personnel grenade launchers.
On April 2, 2024, Spanish news outlet Defensa, claimed El Salvador had procured Turkish-made ANKA S/UAVs, a T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter, and 11 BMC Vuran multi-purpose armored vehicles as part of its "Regional Control" security plan. While there has been no official confirmation from Turkish or Salvadoran authorities, the claims are bolstered by a "Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement" signed between the two countries in January 2022.
On January 13, 2025, Army Recognition reported that Turkish security forces received 100 new armored vehicles, including Vuran and Kirpi-2 models, all equipped with locally produced engines.
builders
BMC Otomotiv
Aselsan
users platforms
characteristics
Multi-purpose Armored Vehicle Mortar (MPAVM)
CREW Total 9
WEIGHTS Vuran base 42,108 lb (19,100 kg) Vuran CNRA 40,124 lb (18,200 kg) Vuran MPAVM 44,004 lb (19,960 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Vuran base
length 20 ft 3 in (6.2 m)
width 8 ft 5 in (2.6 m)
height
w/ weapon station 11 ft 4 in (3.5 m)
w/o weapon station 8 ft 5 in (2.6 m)
ground clearance 1 ft 3 in (400 mm)
Vuran CNRA
length 20 ft 9 in (6.4 m)
width 8 ft 2 in (2.5 m)
height 9 ft 1 in (2.8 m)
Vuran MPAVM
length 20 ft 6 in (6.3 m)
width 8 ft 2 in (2.5 m)
height 9 ft 1 in (2.8 m)PERFORMANCE Speed 68 mph (110 kph) Range 372 mi (600 km) Side slope 30 percent Gradeability 60 percent Fording depth 2 ft 6 in (800 mm)
PROPULSION Engine 1 x Cummins ISL e3 375 PS Power 369 hp (275 kW at 2100 rpm)
ARMAMENT Vuran base 1 x 12.7 mm remote weapon station Vuran CNRA 1 x 107 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Vuran MPAVM 1 x 120 mm mortar
variants
Vuran 4x4 CNRA Multiple Rocket Launch Vehicle
This variant has a 107-mm Multiple Rocket Launcher, successful performance in difficult conditions with its climbing ability.
Vuran Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle Mortar
Primarily used for artillery support, capable of delivering high-explosive rounds at long ranges.
Equipped with a 120-mm mortar system for indirect fire support. Maintains the same high mobility as the standard variant, capable of reaching speeds up to 68 mph (110 km/h), crossing 800 mm of water, and overcoming obstacles with a 400 mm underbody clearance.