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'''Modern equipment and uniform of the [[Turkish Army]]''' |
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== Infantry weapons == |
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===Small arms=== |
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| [[Beretta 92|Yavuz 16]] || [[Semi-automatic pistol]] || [[9mm Parabellum]] || {{ITA}}/{{TUR}} || Standard service pistol. [[Beretta 92]] produced under license by [[MKEK]]. |
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| [[CZ 75|Kılınç 2000]] || Semi-automatic pistol || 9mm Parabellum || {{CZE}}/{{TUR}} || Standard officer pistol. Turkish copy of the Czech [[CZ 75]]. |
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| [[Sarsılmaz Kobra|Kobra]] || Semi-automatic shotgun || [[12 Gauge]] || {{TUR}} || Standard army shotgun.{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} |
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| [[Sarsılmaz Baba|Baba]] || Semi-automatic shotgun || 12 Gauge || {{TUR}} || Standard army shotgun.{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} |
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| [[Heckler & Koch MP5|MP5]] || [[Submachine gun]] || 9mm Parabellum || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Produced under license by MKEK. MP5K also in use. |
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| |[[Heckler & Koch G3|HK G3A7]] || [[Battle rifle]] || [[7.62mm NATO]] || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Standard service rifle. Produced under license by MKEK. |
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| |[[Heckler & Koch 33|HK 33]] || [[Assault rifle]] || [[5.56mm NATO]] || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Secondary Service Rifle of Military. Produced under license by MKEK. |
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| [[Heckler & Koch 416|HK416]] || [[Assault rifle]] || [[5.56mm NATO]] || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Used by special forces. Produced under license by MKEK |
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| [[M16 rifle|M16A4]] || Assault rifle || 5.56mm NATO || {{USA}}/ || Used by Maroon Berets |
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| [[M4 Carbine|M4A1]] || [[Carbine]] || 5.56mm NATO || {{USA}}/ || Used by Special Forces |
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| [[AK-47]] || Assault Rifle || [[7.62x39mm]] || {{USSR}} || Some captured rifles, bought from Iraq and Russia. Used by paramilitary such as townguards |
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| [[MSG-90]] || Semi-automatic sniper rifle || 7.62mm NATO || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Standard semi-automatic sniper rifle. Produced under license by MKEK. |
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| [[Dragunov sniper rifle|SVD]] || Semi-automatic sniper rifle || [[7.62x54mmR]] || {{USSR}} || Some captured rifles, bought from Iraq and Russia |
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| [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare|Accuracy International PM]] || [[Sniper rifle]] || 7.62mm NATO || {{UK}} || |
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| [[Sako TRG]] || Sniper rifle || [[.338 Lapua]] || {{FIN}} || |
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| [[KNT-308]] || Sniper rifle || 7.62mm NATO || {{TUR}} || |
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| [[CheyTac Intervention]] || Sniper rifle || 7.62mm NATO || {{USA}} || Low number. Used by Maroon berets |
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| [[JNG-90]] || Sniper rifle || 7.62mm NATO || {{TUR}} || Also known as Bora-12 |
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| [[Gepard anti-material rifle|Gepard]] || [[Anti-material rifle]] || .50 BMG || {{HUN}} || |
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| [[Barrett M82]] || Anti-material rifle || [[.50 BMG]] || {{USA}} || Used by Naval Forces |
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| [[McMillan Tac-50]] || Anti-material rifle || .50 BMG || {{USA}} || |
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| [[Rheinmetall MG3|MG3]] || [[Light machine gun]] || 7.62mm NATO || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Standard light machine gun. Produced under license by MKEK. |
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| [[M2 Browning machine gun|Browning M2]]<ref name="Jones"/> || [[Heavy Machine Gun]] || [[.50 BMG|12.7x99mm]] || {{USA}} |
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| [[M60 machine gun]] || [[General purpose machine gun]] || 7.62mm NATO || {{USA}} || Used as door guns for UH-1 helicopters And Used For Naval Forces |
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| [[M249 SAW]] || General purpose machine gun || 5.56 mm NATO || {{BEL}} || Used by Maroon Berets. |
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=== Explosives, rockets and missile systems === |
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| T-40 || Underbarrel grenade launcher || || {{TUR}} || 40mm. Service with HK33 and HK G3 |
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| [[M203 grenade launcher|M203]] || Underbarrel [[grenade launcher]] || || {{US}}/{{TUR}} || 40mm. Produced under license by Sarsilmaz for use with M4 and M16 rifles.<ref name="Colt">{{cite web|url=http://www.thegunzone.com/556dw-15.html|title=The 5.56 X 45mm: 2005|accessdate=2010-03-10|author=David Watters}}</ref> |
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| [[AG36]] || Underbarrel grenade launcher || || {{GER}} || 40mm. For use with the HK33 and T-50. |
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| [[Mk 19 grenade launcher|Mk 19 AGL]] || [[Automatic grenade launcher]] || || {{US}} || 40mm. |
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| [[RPG-7]] || [[Rocket-propelled grenade]] || 5,000+ || {{USSR}} || Captured or purchased from former East German inventory. |
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| [[M72 LAW|HAR-66]] || [[Shoulder-launched missile weapon|Anti-tank rocket]] || 40,000+ || {{US}}/{{TUR}} || Turkish version of the M72 LAW produced under license by MKEK |
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| [[MILAN]] || [[Anti-tank guided missile]] || 400+ || {{FRA}}/{{GER}} || |
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| [[ERYX]] || [[Anti-tank guided missile]] || 632 || {{FRA}}/{{CAN}} || After Dispute between MBDA and Turkey, Turkey Sign a new agreement to buy 632 New Launchers <ref>http://www.ssm.gov.tr/anasayfa/hizli/duyurular/kurumsalDuyurular/Sayfalar/2009FaaliyetRaporu.aspx</ref> |
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| [[BGM-71 TOW|BGM-71A/B and C TOW I/II/A/B]] || Anti-tank guided missile || 390+ || {{USA}} || |
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| [[Kornet-E]] || Anti-tank guided missile || 80 || {{RUS}} || 80 launching posts purchased with an option of 72 more. |
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| [[9K113 Konkurs|9M113M Konkurs (AT5 Spandrel)]] || Anti-tank guided missile || 70 || {{USSR}} || |
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| [[FIM-92 Stinger|FIM 92B/C Stinger]] || [[Man-portable air-defense system]] || 850+ || {{US}}/{{TUR}} || Built under license by Roketsan |
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| [[FIM-43 Redeye|FIM-43A Redeye]] || Man-portable air-defense system || 1,089 || {{US}} || To be phased out. |
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| [[Igla|9M39 Igla]] || Man-portable air-defense system || 40 || {{USSR}} || |
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===Protective equipment=== |
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| [[BK-6 Helmet]] || [[Combat helmet]] || {{CRO}}/{{TUR}} || Producing under license by [[MKEK]] |
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| Type III and Type IIIA [[Ballistic vest]] || [[Personal armor]] || {{TUR}} || Used by specialized units and commando divisions, not yet standard issue |
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== Vehicles == |
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=== Logistics and utility vehicles === |
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| [[Land Rover Defender|Otokar Defender]] || [[Light Utility Vehicle]] || 9,800+ || {{UK}}/{{TUR}} || Licensed production of the Land Rover Defender by Otokar |
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| [[Jeep Wrangler]]{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} || Light Utility Vehicle || 5,700 || {{USA}} || |
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| [[Land Rover Defender|Otokar Engerek]] || Special operations vehicle || 550+ || {{TUR}} || Special Operations variant of the Land Rover/Otokar Defender |
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| [[Unimog|Unimog 4000-5000]] || Light utility truck || 5,500 ||{{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Produced under license in Turkey (Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., [[Aksaray]] Truck Factory) |
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| [[BMC (Turkey)|BMC 185-09 B]]<ref name="bmc">{{cite web|url=http://www.asdsource.com/source_detail_small/3063/BMC.htm|title=ASD-Company Center > Turkey > BMC|date=2009-08}}</ref> || 2.5 ton truck || 706 || {{TUR}} || 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle |
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| [[BMC (Turkey)|BMC 235-16 P]]<ref name="bmc" /> || 5 ton truck || 282 || {{TUR}} || 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle |
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| [[BMC (Turkey)|BMC 380-26 P]]<ref name="bmc" /> || 10 ton truck || 403 || {{TUR}} || 6x6 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle |
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| [[MAN SE|MAN 26.372]] || Heavy utility truck || || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || 6x6 cargo truck |
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| [[Oshkosh Corporation|Oshkosh Truck]] || various || || {{USA}} || |
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| [[Mercedes-Benz Axor|Axor]] || Medium equipment truck || || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Produced under license in Turkey (Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., [[Aksaray]] Truck Factory) |
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| [[Mercedes-Benz Actros|Actros]] || Heavy equipment truck || || {{GER}}/{{TUR}} || Produced under license in Turkey (Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., [[Aksaray]] Truck Factory) |
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=== Engineering and maintenance vehicles === |
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| [[M88 Recovery Vehicle|M88A2]] || [[Armored recovery vehicle]] || 33 || {{USA}} || |
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| [[M48 Patton|M48T5 "Tamay"]] || Armored recovery vehicle || 105 || {{USA}}\{{TUR}} || M48 recovery vehicle modification produced in Turkey |
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=== Main Battle Tanks === |
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| [[Leopard_2#Leopard_2A4|Leopard 2A4]] || Main battle tank || 339 |
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|| {{GER}} || Surplus German 2A4s. Purchased in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/germany-to-sell-298-leopard-2-tanks-to-turkey-01473/|title=Germany to Sell 298 Leopard 2 Tanks to Turkey|date=2005-11-11|publisher=DefenseIndustryDaily.com}}</ref> Turkey's Leopard 2 A4 has been upgraded to Leopard 2NG (Next Generation) models with work supervised by [[Aselsan]]. The upgrade includes the addition of applique armor ([[Advanced Modular Armor Protection|AMAP]]), upgraded optics, and a new fire control system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/International-Defence-Review-2005/Aselsan-shows-off-two-new-tank-systems.html |title=Aselsan shows off two new tank systems |publisher=Jane's International Defence Review |date=2005-11-04 |accessdate=2010-12-28}}</ref> Turkey bought another 30 Leapard2A4 from Germany's arsenal which where out of service. |
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| [[Leopard_1#Leopard_1|Leopard 1]] || Main battle tank || 398|| {{GER}} || 171 Leopard 1T upgraded to 3rd generation standard. |
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| [[Sabra (tank)|Sabra]] || Main battle tank || 170 || {{USA}}/{{ISR}} || Extensively upgraded [[M60 Patton]]. Upgrade package designed and produced in Israel. Upgrades completed in Turkey. |
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| [[M60 Patton#M60A3 Patton|M60A3 TTS]] || Main battle tank || 658 || {{USA}} || To be Phased out with introduction Altay tank |
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| [[M60 Patton#M60A3 Patton|M60A1 RISE Passive]] || Main battle tank || 104 || {{USA}} ||To be Phased out with introduction Altay tank |
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| [[M48 Patton#Turkish variants|M48A5T1]] || [[Main battle tank]] || 619 || {{USA}} || M48A5 with passive night vision and MTU engine. Upgrades completed in Turkey. Probably phased out of active service. To be Completely phased out by introduction Altay tank |
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| [[M48 Patton#Turkish variants|M48A5T2]] || Main battle tank || 758 || {{USA}} || Further upgrade of the M48A5T1 with thermal sights, stabilized 105mm gun and laser rangefinder. To be phased out with introduction Altay tank |
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===Armored fighting vehicles And Armored Personnel Carriers=== |
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| [[ACV-300|ACV-AIFV]] || [[Infantry Fighting Vehicle]] || 650 || {{TUR}} || ACV-300 equipped with either a turret mounted [[GIAT]] 25mm M811 cannon, or [[Oerlikon Contraves|Oerlikon]] KBA-B02 on an external weapon station. |
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| [[ACV-300|ACV-AAPC]] || Armored personnel carrier || 1,381 || {{TUR}} || ACV-300 armed with one 12.7mm [[machine gun]], and one 7.62 machine gun in a one man turret. |
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| [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113]] || Armored personnel carrier || 3,162 || {{USA}} || Mostly upgraded to Turkish standards. M113A1/A2T1/A2T2 variants in service. |
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| [[BTR-80]] || Armored personnel carrier || 240 || {{USSR}} || 8x8 wheeled APC. |
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| [[Otokar Cobra]] || [[Armored personnel carrier]] || 789 || {{TUR}} || 4x4 wheeled APC. |
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| [[Otokar Akrep]] || Armored personnel carrier || 370 || {{TUR}} || 4x4 wheeled APC. |
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| [[ACV-300|ACV-ATV]] || [[Tank destroyer]] || 48 || {{TUR}} || ACV-300 equipped with TOW Under Armor (TUA) turret. |
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| [[BMC Kirpi]] || [[MRAP]] || 150 || {{TUR}} || A Total of 468 ordered |
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| [[M113 Armored Personnel Carrier variants|M113A1 TOW]] || Tank destroyer || 173 || {{USA}} || M113-based vehicle with pintle mount [[BGM-71 TOW]] anti-tank guided missile system |
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== Aircraft == |
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=== Rotary Transport === |
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|- [[F-16 Fighting Falcon]] 50+ Fighter 240 |
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| [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk]] || [[Utility helicopter]] || 106<ref name="FI09">{{cite journal | title= Directory: World Air Forces | journal= [[Flight International]] | page= | date= 2009-12-15}}</ref> || {{USA}} || S-70A17/19: 56, S-70A28: 20 and S-70D28: 30 helicopters. |
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| [[Sikorsky S-70|TAI/Sikorsky T-70]] || Utility helicopter/Attack (Convertable at short notice) || 0 (117 on order) || {{TUR}} || Built under license by [[Turkish Aerospace Industries|TAI]].<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gvXaLDRDR-99EpYeL5wSuBi61WNQ?docId=CNG.f200d840762d38e872f6b5b7882d5a5d.3b1</ref> Turkish army chief deciced its going to produce about 600 Black hawks till 2020. |
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| [[Eurocopter Cougar|Eurocopter AS-532UL Cougar]] || Utility helicopter || 48<ref name="FI09" /> || {{TUR}} || Built under license by [[Turkish Aerospace Industries|TAI]] |
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| [[Bell 206|Agusta-Bell AB206B3 JetRanger]] || Utility and training helicopter || 25<ref name="FI09" /> || {{ITA}} || Bell 206 JetRanger produced under license by [[Agusta]]. To be Phased out by Arıkopter |
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| [[UH-1 Iroquois|Agusta-Bell AB205A1]] || Utility helicopter || 69<ref name="FI09" /> || {{ITA}} || UH-1 Iroquois produced by Agusta in Italy, To be phased out by New Utility Helicopter |
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| [[UH-1N Iroquois|Bell UH-1H/2020-ASAM]] || Utility helicopter || 52{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} || {{USA}} || |
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| [[UH-1 Iroquois|Agusta-Bell 204]] || Utility and training helicopter || 15<ref name="FI09" /> || {{ITA}} || To be phased out by New Utility Helicopter |
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| [[UH-1 Iroquois|Bell UH-1H]] || Utility helicopter || 85<ref name="FI09" /> || {{USA}} || To be phased out by New Utility Helicopter |
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| [[AH-1 Cobra|Bell AH-1P Cobra]] || [[Attack helicopter]] || 23 || {{USA}} || Upgraded to AH-1F standard. To be phase out with introduction of [[TAI/AgustaWestland T-129|T-129 ATAK]] |
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| [[AH-1 SuperCobra|Bell AH-1W SuperCobra]] || Attack helicopter || 7-8 || {{USA}} || 12 purchased in the 1990s. 6-7 (varies by source) remaining in service as of 2010. Equipped with [[AGM-114 Hellfire|Hellfire II K2]]. |
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| [[OH-58 Kiowa|Bell OH-58B]] || Observation helicopter || 3<ref name="FI09" /> || {{USA}} || |
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| [[MQ-1 Predator]] || [[Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance|MALE UAV]] || 6 || {{USA}} || To be Delivered 2012. |
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| [[MQ-9 Reaper]] || [[Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance|MALE UCAV]] || 4 || {{USA}} || To be Delivered 2012. |
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| [[Bayraktar Mini UAV]] || Mini UAV || 148 <ref name="haber.gazetevatan.com">http://haber.gazetevatan.com/iste-heronun-turk-rakibi/313476/1/Gundem</ref> || {{TUR}} || |
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| [[Malazgirt Mini UAV]] || Mini UAV || 4 <ref name="haber.gazetevatan.com"/> || {{TUR}} || |
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== Artillery and missile systems == |
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=== Field artillery === |
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| HY-12Di || [[Mortar (artillery)|Mortar]] || 575 || {{TUR}} || |
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| UT1 || Mortar || 324 || {{TUR}} || |
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| [[M1 mortar|M1]]/[[M29 mortar|M29]] || Mortar || 3,175 || {{USA}} || 81mm. |
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| [[M30 107mm Mortar|M30]] || Mortar || 1,265 || {{USA}} || 107mm. |
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| [[M19 Mortar|M-19]] || Mortar || 3,500+ || {{USA}} || 60mm. |
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| [[Panter Howitzer|Panter]] || [[Howitzer]] || 225 || {{TUR}} || 155mm gun. A Total of 400 To be build. |
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| [[M101 howitzer|M101A1]] || Howitzer || 830 || {{USA}} || 105mm gun. |
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| [[M114 155 mm howitzer|M114]] || Howitzer || 535 || {{USA}} || 155mm gun. |
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| [[M115 203 mm howitzer|M115]] || Howitzer || 155 || {{USA}} || 203mm gun. |
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| [[M116 howitzer|M116]] || Howitzer || 180 || {{USA}} || 75mm gun. |
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| [[M113 Armored Personnel Carrier variants|M125A1]] || Self-propelled mortar || 225 || {{USA}} || M113-based self-propelled mortar carrier. 81mm [[M29 mortar]] mounted. |
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| [[ACV-300|ACV-AMV]] || Self-propelled mortar || 170 || {{TUR}} || ACV-300-based self-propelled mortar. 81mm mortar carried. |
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| [[T-155 Fırtına]] || [[Self-propelled howitzer]] || 240 || {{TUR}} || 155mm gun. A total 350 are to be built. |
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| [[M110 howitzer|M110A2]] || Self-propelled howitzer || 219 || {{USA}} || 203mm gun. |
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| [[M107 Self-Propelled Gun|M107]] || Self-propelled howitzer || 36 || {{USA}} || 175mm gun. |
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| [[M53 155mm Self-Propelled Gun|M55]] || Self-propelled howitzer || 9 || {{USA}} || 155mm gun. |
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| M44T || Self-propelled howitzer || 222 || {{USA}} || 155mm gun. Modernized in Turkey |
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| M52T || Self-propelled howitzer || 363 || {{USA}} || 155mm gun. Modernized in Turkey |
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| M108T || Self-propelled howitzer || 25 || {{USA}} || 105mm gun. Modernized in Turkey |
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| [[WS-1|T-300 Kasırga WS-1]] || [[Multiple rocket launcher]] || 80 ||{{CHN}}/{{TUR}} || Truck mounted 302mm rocket system based on [[China|Chinese]] WS-1. 100 km range with improved range versions under development. |
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| [[M270 MLRS]] || Multiple rocket launcher || 12 || {{USA}} || |
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| [[MAKSAM RA 7040]] || Multiple rocket launcher || 24 || {{TUR}} || Truck mounted 70mm rocket system. 40 tubes per launcher. |
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| [[T-122 Sakarya]] || Multiple rocket launcher || 130+ || {{TUR}} || Truck mounted 122mm rocket system based on the [[BM-21 Grad]] with ASELSAN BAIKS computerized system. 40 km range. |
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| [[T-107 MBRL]] || Multiple rocket launcher || 100+ || {{TUR}} || Small, towed multi-barrel rocket launcher. |
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| [[TOROS missile|TOROS 230A]] || Multiple rocket launcher || || {{TUR}} || Truck mounted 230mm, long-range rocket system. 6 tubes per launcher. 65 km range. Used for research T-300 |
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| [[TOROS missile|TOROS 260A]] || Multiple rocket launcher || || {{TUR}} || Truck mounted 260mm, long-range rocket system. 4 tubes per launcher. 100 km range. Used for research T-300 |
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| [[J-600T missile|J-600T Yıldırım I]] || [[Short-range ballistic missile]] || 100 || {{CHN}}/{{TUR}} || Turkish version of the Chinese [[B-611]] SRBM. 150 km range. R&D by Turkish and Chinese. |
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36 Battery, 100+ Missile |
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| [[J-600T missile|J-600T Yıldırım II]] || Short-range ballistic missile || || {{CHN}}/{{TUR}} || J-600T with improved, 300 km range. |
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| [[Army Tactical Missile System|ATACMS]] MGM 140 Block I || [[Surface-to-surface missile]] || 72 || {{USA}} || Can be fired from the M270 MRLS |
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== Anti-aircraft Weapons == |
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=== Towed Anti-Air artillery === |
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| [[Bofors 40 mm gun|L/70 & L/70T Bofors]] || [[Anti-aircraft gun]] || 300 || {{SWE}} || |
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| [[Bofors 40mm gun|L/60 & M1A1 Bofors]] || Anti-aircraft gun || 600+ || {{SWE}} || |
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| [[Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon|Oerlikon GDF-001]] || Anti-aircraft gun || 100+ || {{SUI}}/{{TUR}} || Built under license by MKEK. |
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| [[Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon|Oerlikon GDF-003]] || Anti-aircraft gun || 120 || {{SUI}}/{{TUR}} || Built under license by MKEK. |
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| [[Oerlikon Contraves|Oerlikon GAI-D01]] || Anti-aircraft gun || 440 || {{SUI}}/{{TUR}} || Built under license by MKEK. |
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| [[Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh202|Rheinmetall Mk.20 Rh202]] || Anti-aircraft gun || 300+ ||{{GER}} || |
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| M55 || Anti-aircraft gun || 900 || {{USA}} || 4x12.7mm guns in a quadmount |
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=== Self Propelled Anti-Air Defence === |
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| [[M42 40 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun "Duster"|M42 Duster]] || [[Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun]] || 110 || {{USA}} || Will be replaced by a new FNSS 2x35mm ACV |
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| [[Atılgan PMADS|Atılgan]] || Self-propelled [[surface-to-air missile]] || 150+ || {{TUR}} || M113 equipped with 8 [[FIM-92 Stinger|Stinger]] missiles on a pedestal mount for short-ranged air defense. More to be Delivered |
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| [[Atılgan PMADS|Zıpkın]] || Self-propelled surface-to-air missile || 80+ || {{TUR}} || 4 pedestal mounted Stingers carried by a Land Rover Defender 130.<ref name=zipkin>{{cite web|url=http://defenceproducts.ssm.gov.tr/content/productDetails.aspx?ID=89|title=ASELSAN - ZIPKIN Pedestal-Mounted Air Defence missile System (PMADS)}}</ref> More to be Delivered |
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| [[Cobra (anti-tank missile)|Cobra]] || Anti-tank guided missile || 185 || {{GER}} || |
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| [[9K11 Malyutka]] || Anti-tank guided missile || 268 || {{USSR}} || |
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| [[M48 Patton]] || Main battle tank || 1,200 || {{USA}} || Kept in storage. |
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| [[Mehmetçik-1]] || Assault rifle || || {{TUR}} || Based on the HK 417 with improvements, under development,7.62x51 NATO<ref>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/11/07/the-turkish-hk416-mehmetcik-1/</ref> |
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|[[MKEK T-50]] || Assault rifle || || {{TUR}} || 5.56mm rifle. Based on the HK50 Project |
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| [[OMTAS]] || Anti-tank guided missile || || {{TUR}} || Under development |
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| [[UMTAS]] || Anti-tank guided missile || || {{TUR}} || Under development,8 KM Range |
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| [[Roketsan Cirit]] || Air-to-Surface Laser Guided Rocket || || {{TUR}} || Under development,8 KM Range |
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| [[BMC Kirpi]] || [[MRAP (armored vehicle)|MRAP]] || 468 || {{TUR}} || 4x4 Mine protected vehicle.<ref>http://www.bmc.com.tr/indexx.php?l=1&sayfa_id=101&g_id=2706&id=12558</ref> |
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| [[FNSS Pars]] || Tactical Wheeled Vehicle || 1,075 || {{TUR}} || MILAN(344), OMTAS(152), TOW(350) missile carriers, and fire support vehicles with automatic grenade launcher (229) to be produced. |
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| NBC Protection Vehicle Project || [[Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear|NBC]] protected vehicle || 336 || {{TUR}} || [[Nurol Ejder]] / [[Otokar Arma]] |
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| [[Altay (tank)]] || [[Main battle tank]] || 1,000 || {{TUR}} || 250 will be delivered in 2016. It is expected that a total of 1,000 Altays will be produced.<ref>http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=133903</ref> |
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| Light Utility Helicopter Project || Light Utility Helicopter || TBD || {{TUR}} || It is expected that the TAI Arıkopter will be acquired. |
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| Turkish Indigenous Helicopter || Mid-Size Utility Helicopter || *** || {{TUR}} || Under Development <ref>http://www.trdefence.com/?p=1411</ref> |
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| [[CH-47 Chinook#CH-47F|CH-47F]] || Heavy-lift helicopter || 6 || {{USA}} || 5 to Land Forces Command, 1 to Special Forces Command,<ref>http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/18342422.asp?gid=381</ref> expected to be produced by 2014 <ref>http://www.trdefence.com/2011/05/12/turkey-nears-chinook-agreement-idef/</ref> |
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| [[AH-1 SuperCobra|Bell AH-1W SuperCobra]] || Attack helicopter || 3 || {{USA}} || Delivery expected at the end of 2011.<ref>http://www.stargazete.com/politika/abd-3-super-kobra-helikopter-verecegiz-haber-386187.htm</ref> |
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| [[TAI/AgustaWestland T-129|T-129 ATAK]] || Attack helicopter || 51+9(+40 Optional) || {{TUR}} || Turkish version of Agusta A-129 with indigenous missile systems and upgrades. 9 helicopters in 2012, 51 helicopters in 2013 will be received.<ref>http://www.trdefence.com/2011/05/12/t129-atak-program-right-on-schedule/</ref> Expected to be armed with [[Roketsan Cirit|Cirit]] and/or [[UMTAS]] missiles.<ref>"Turkey Orders Nine More T129 Helicopters For The Land Forces Command, 08/11/2010</ref> |
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Non-Turkish speakers might like to know that OF3, OF2, & OR4 literally translates to "Head of 1000", "Head of 100" & "Head of 10" respectively, |
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== See also == |
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* [[Historical Weapons of Turkish Armed Forces]] |
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* [[Gendarmerie (Turkey)]] |
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==References and notes== |
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*See the [http://www.ssm.gov.tr/EN/Projeler/Pages/default.aspx Turkish Government, Undersecretariat for Defense Industries] website for an official list of Turkish military procurement projects. |
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Components |
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History |
Equipment |
Modern equipment and uniform of the Turkish Army
Infantry weapons
Small arms
Name | Type | Caliber | Origin | Notes |
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Yavuz 16 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9mm Parabellum | Italy/ Turkey | Standard service pistol. Beretta 92 produced under license by MKEK. |
Kılınç 2000 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9mm Parabellum | Czech Republic/ Turkey | Standard officer pistol. Turkish copy of the Czech CZ 75. |
Kobra | Semi-automatic shotgun | 12 Gauge | Turkey | Standard army shotgun.[citation needed] |
Baba | Semi-automatic shotgun | 12 Gauge | Turkey | Standard army shotgun.[citation needed] |
MP5 | Submachine gun | 9mm Parabellum | Germany/ Turkey | Produced under license by MKEK. MP5K also in use. |
HK G3A7 | Battle rifle | 7.62mm NATO | Germany/ Turkey | Standard service rifle. Produced under license by MKEK. |
HK 33 | Assault rifle | 5.56mm NATO | Germany/ Turkey | Secondary Service Rifle of Military. Produced under license by MKEK. |
HK416 | Assault rifle | 5.56mm NATO | Germany/ Turkey | Used by special forces. Produced under license by MKEK |
M16A4 | Assault rifle | 5.56mm NATO | United States/ | Used by Maroon Berets |
M4A1 | Carbine | 5.56mm NATO | United States/ | Used by Special Forces |
AK-47 | Assault Rifle | 7.62x39mm | Soviet Union | Some captured rifles, bought from Iraq and Russia. Used by paramilitary such as townguards |
MSG-90 | Semi-automatic sniper rifle | 7.62mm NATO | Germany/ Turkey | Standard semi-automatic sniper rifle. Produced under license by MKEK. |
SVD | Semi-automatic sniper rifle | 7.62x54mmR | Soviet Union | Some captured rifles, bought from Iraq and Russia |
Accuracy International PM | Sniper rifle | 7.62mm NATO | United Kingdom | |
Sako TRG | Sniper rifle | .338 Lapua | Finland | |
KNT-308 | Sniper rifle | 7.62mm NATO | Turkey | |
CheyTac Intervention | Sniper rifle | 7.62mm NATO | United States | Low number. Used by Maroon berets |
JNG-90 | Sniper rifle | 7.62mm NATO | Turkey | Also known as Bora-12 |
Gepard | Anti-material rifle | .50 BMG | Hungary | |
Barrett M82 | Anti-material rifle | .50 BMG | United States | Used by Naval Forces |
McMillan Tac-50 | Anti-material rifle | .50 BMG | United States | |
MG3 | Light machine gun | 7.62mm NATO | Germany/ Turkey | Standard light machine gun. Produced under license by MKEK. |
Browning M2[1] | Heavy Machine Gun | 12.7x99mm | United States | |
M60 machine gun | General purpose machine gun | 7.62mm NATO | United States | Used as door guns for UH-1 helicopters And Used For Naval Forces |
M249 SAW | General purpose machine gun | 5.56 mm NATO | Belgium | Used by Maroon Berets. |
Explosives, rockets and missile systems
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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T-40 | Underbarrel grenade launcher | Turkey | 40mm. Service with HK33 and HK G3 | |
M203 | Underbarrel grenade launcher | United States/ Turkey | 40mm. Produced under license by Sarsilmaz for use with M4 and M16 rifles.[2] | |
AG36 | Underbarrel grenade launcher | Germany | 40mm. For use with the HK33 and T-50. | |
Mk 19 AGL | Automatic grenade launcher | United States | 40mm. | |
RPG-7 | Rocket-propelled grenade | 5,000+ | Soviet Union | Captured or purchased from former East German inventory. |
HAR-66 | Anti-tank rocket | 40,000+ | United States/ Turkey | Turkish version of the M72 LAW produced under license by MKEK |
MILAN | Anti-tank guided missile | 400+ | France/ Germany | |
ERYX | Anti-tank guided missile | 632 | France/ Canada | After Dispute between MBDA and Turkey, Turkey Sign a new agreement to buy 632 New Launchers [3] |
BGM-71A/B and C TOW I/II/A/B | Anti-tank guided missile | 390+ | United States | |
Kornet-E | Anti-tank guided missile | 80 | Russia | 80 launching posts purchased with an option of 72 more. |
9M113M Konkurs (AT5 Spandrel) | Anti-tank guided missile | 70 | Soviet Union | |
FIM 92B/C Stinger | Man-portable air-defense system | 850+ | United States/ Turkey | Built under license by Roketsan |
FIM-43A Redeye | Man-portable air-defense system | 1,089 | United States | To be phased out. |
9M39 Igla | Man-portable air-defense system | 40 | Soviet Union |
Protective equipment
Name | Type | Origin | Notes |
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BK-6 Helmet | Combat helmet | Croatia/ Turkey | Producing under license by MKEK |
Type III and Type IIIA Ballistic vest | Personal armor | Turkey | Used by specialized units and commando divisions, not yet standard issue |
Vehicles
Logistics and utility vehicles
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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Otokar Defender | Light Utility Vehicle | 9,800+ | United Kingdom/ Turkey | Licensed production of the Land Rover Defender by Otokar |
Jeep Wrangler[citation needed] | Light Utility Vehicle | 5,700 | United States | |
Otokar Engerek | Special operations vehicle | 550+ | Turkey | Special Operations variant of the Land Rover/Otokar Defender |
Unimog 4000-5000 | Light utility truck | 5,500 | Germany/ Turkey | Produced under license in Turkey (Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., Aksaray Truck Factory) |
BMC 185-09 B[4] | 2.5 ton truck | 706 | Turkey | 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle |
BMC 235-16 P[4] | 5 ton truck | 282 | Turkey | 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle |
BMC 380-26 P[4] | 10 ton truck | 403 | Turkey | 6x6 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle |
MAN 26.372 | Heavy utility truck | Germany/ Turkey | 6x6 cargo truck | |
Oshkosh Truck | various | United States | ||
Axor | Medium equipment truck | Germany/ Turkey | Produced under license in Turkey (Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., Aksaray Truck Factory) | |
Actros | Heavy equipment truck | Germany/ Turkey | Produced under license in Turkey (Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., Aksaray Truck Factory) |
Engineering and maintenance vehicles
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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M88A2 | Armored recovery vehicle | 33 | United States | |
M48T5 "Tamay" | Armored recovery vehicle | 105 | United States\ Turkey | M48 recovery vehicle modification produced in Turkey |
Main Battle Tanks
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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Leopard 2A4 | Main battle tank | 339 | Germany | Surplus German 2A4s. Purchased in 2005.[5] Turkey's Leopard 2 A4 has been upgraded to Leopard 2NG (Next Generation) models with work supervised by Aselsan. The upgrade includes the addition of applique armor (AMAP), upgraded optics, and a new fire control system.[6] Turkey bought another 30 Leapard2A4 from Germany's arsenal which where out of service. |
Leopard 1 | Main battle tank | 398 | Germany | 171 Leopard 1T upgraded to 3rd generation standard. |
Sabra | Main battle tank | 170 | United States/ Israel | Extensively upgraded M60 Patton. Upgrade package designed and produced in Israel. Upgrades completed in Turkey.
3rd generation standard. |
M60A3 TTS | Main battle tank | 658 | United States | To be Phased out with introduction Altay tank |
M60A1 RISE Passive | Main battle tank | 104 | United States | To be Phased out with introduction Altay tank |
M48A5T1 | Main battle tank | 619 | United States | M48A5 with passive night vision and MTU engine. Upgrades completed in Turkey. Probably phased out of active service. To be Completely phased out by introduction Altay tank |
M48A5T2 | Main battle tank | 758 | United States | Further upgrade of the M48A5T1 with thermal sights, stabilized 105mm gun and laser rangefinder. To be phased out with introduction Altay tank |
Armored fighting vehicles And Armored Personnel Carriers
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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ACV-AIFV | Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 650 | Turkey | ACV-300 equipped with either a turret mounted GIAT 25mm M811 cannon, or Oerlikon KBA-B02 on an external weapon station. |
ACV-AAPC | Armored personnel carrier | 1,381 | Turkey | ACV-300 armed with one 12.7mm machine gun, and one 7.62 machine gun in a one man turret. |
M113 | Armored personnel carrier | 3,162 | United States | Mostly upgraded to Turkish standards. M113A1/A2T1/A2T2 variants in service. |
BTR-80 | Armored personnel carrier | 240 | Soviet Union | 8x8 wheeled APC. |
Otokar Cobra | Armored personnel carrier | 789 | Turkey | 4x4 wheeled APC. |
Otokar Akrep | Armored personnel carrier | 370 | Turkey | 4x4 wheeled APC. |
ACV-ATV | Tank destroyer | 48 | Turkey | ACV-300 equipped with TOW Under Armor (TUA) turret. |
BMC Kirpi | MRAP | 150 | Turkey | A Total of 468 ordered |
M113A1 TOW | Tank destroyer | 173 | United States | M113-based vehicle with pintle mount BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile system |
Aircraft
Rotary Transport
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk | Utility helicopter | 106[7] | United States | S-70A17/19: 56, S-70A28: 20 and S-70D28: 30 helicopters. |
TAI/Sikorsky T-70 | Utility helicopter/Attack (Convertable at short notice) | 0 (117 on order) | Turkey | Built under license by TAI.[8] Turkish army chief deciced its going to produce about 600 Black hawks till 2020. |
Eurocopter AS-532UL Cougar | Utility helicopter | 48[7] | Turkey | Built under license by TAI |
Agusta-Bell AB206B3 JetRanger | Utility and training helicopter | 25[7] | Italy | Bell 206 JetRanger produced under license by Agusta. To be Phased out by Arıkopter |
Agusta-Bell AB205A1 | Utility helicopter | 69[7] | Italy | UH-1 Iroquois produced by Agusta in Italy, To be phased out by New Utility Helicopter |
Bell UH-1H/2020-ASAM | Utility helicopter | 52[citation needed] | United States | |
Agusta-Bell 204 | Utility and training helicopter | 15[7] | Italy | To be phased out by New Utility Helicopter |
Bell UH-1H | Utility helicopter | 85[7] | United States | To be phased out by New Utility Helicopter |
Bell AH-1P Cobra | Attack helicopter | 23 | United States | Upgraded to AH-1F standard. To be phase out with introduction of T-129 ATAK |
Bell AH-1W SuperCobra | Attack helicopter | 7-8 | United States | 12 purchased in the 1990s. 6-7 (varies by source) remaining in service as of 2010. Equipped with Hellfire II K2. |
Bell OH-58B | Observation helicopter | 3[7] | United States |
Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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MQ-1 Predator | MALE UAV | 6 | United States | To be Delivered 2012. |
MQ-9 Reaper | MALE UCAV | 4 | United States | To be Delivered 2012. |
Bayraktar Mini UAV | Mini UAV | 148 [9] | Turkey | |
Malazgirt Mini UAV | Mini UAV | 4 [9] | Turkey |
Artillery and missile systems
Field artillery
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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HY-12Di | Mortar | 575 | Turkey | |
UT1 | Mortar | 324 | Turkey | |
M1/M29 | Mortar | 3,175 | United States | 81mm. |
M30 | Mortar | 1,265 | United States | 107mm. |
M-19 | Mortar | 3,500+ | United States | 60mm. |
Panter | Howitzer | 225 | Turkey | 155mm gun. A Total of 400 To be build. |
M101A1 | Howitzer | 830 | United States | 105mm gun. |
M114 | Howitzer | 535 | United States | 155mm gun. |
M115 | Howitzer | 155 | United States | 203mm gun. |
M116 | Howitzer | 180 | United States | 75mm gun. |
Self-propelled artillery
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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M125A1 | Self-propelled mortar | 225 | United States | M113-based self-propelled mortar carrier. 81mm M29 mortar mounted. |
ACV-AMV | Self-propelled mortar | 170 | Turkey | ACV-300-based self-propelled mortar. 81mm mortar carried. |
T-155 Fırtına | Self-propelled howitzer | 240 | Turkey | 155mm gun. A total 350 are to be built. |
M110A2 | Self-propelled howitzer | 219 | United States | 203mm gun. |
M107 | Self-propelled howitzer | 36 | United States | 175mm gun. |
M55 | Self-propelled howitzer | 9 | United States | 155mm gun. |
M44T | Self-propelled howitzer | 222 | United States | 155mm gun. Modernized in Turkey |
M52T | Self-propelled howitzer | 363 | United States | 155mm gun. Modernized in Turkey |
M108T | Self-propelled howitzer | 25 | United States | 105mm gun. Modernized in Turkey |
Rocket and missile systems
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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T-300 Kasırga WS-1 | Multiple rocket launcher | 80 | China/ Turkey | Truck mounted 302mm rocket system based on Chinese WS-1. 100 km range with improved range versions under development. |
M270 MLRS | Multiple rocket launcher | 12 | United States | |
MAKSAM RA 7040 | Multiple rocket launcher | 24 | Turkey | Truck mounted 70mm rocket system. 40 tubes per launcher. |
T-122 Sakarya | Multiple rocket launcher | 130+ | Turkey | Truck mounted 122mm rocket system based on the BM-21 Grad with ASELSAN BAIKS computerized system. 40 km range. |
T-107 MBRL | Multiple rocket launcher | 100+ | Turkey | Small, towed multi-barrel rocket launcher. |
TOROS 230A | Multiple rocket launcher | Turkey | Truck mounted 230mm, long-range rocket system. 6 tubes per launcher. 65 km range. Used for research T-300 | |
TOROS 260A | Multiple rocket launcher | Turkey | Truck mounted 260mm, long-range rocket system. 4 tubes per launcher. 100 km range. Used for research T-300 | |
J-600T Yıldırım I | Short-range ballistic missile | 100 | China/ Turkey | Turkish version of the Chinese B-611 SRBM. 150 km range. R&D by Turkish and Chinese.
36 Battery, 100+ Missile |
J-600T Yıldırım II | Short-range ballistic missile | China/ Turkey | J-600T with improved, 300 km range. | |
ATACMS MGM 140 Block I | Surface-to-surface missile | 72 | United States | Can be fired from the M270 MRLS |
Anti-aircraft Weapons
Towed Anti-Air artillery
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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L/70 & L/70T Bofors | Anti-aircraft gun | 300 | Sweden | |
L/60 & M1A1 Bofors | Anti-aircraft gun | 600+ | Sweden | |
Oerlikon GDF-001 | Anti-aircraft gun | 100+ | Switzerland/ Turkey | Built under license by MKEK. |
Oerlikon GDF-003 | Anti-aircraft gun | 120 | Switzerland/ Turkey | Built under license by MKEK. |
Oerlikon GAI-D01 | Anti-aircraft gun | 440 | Switzerland/ Turkey | Built under license by MKEK. |
Rheinmetall Mk.20 Rh202 | Anti-aircraft gun | 300+ | Germany | |
M55 | Anti-aircraft gun | 900 | United States | 4x12.7mm guns in a quadmount |
Self Propelled Anti-Air Defence
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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M42 Duster | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 110 | United States | Will be replaced by a new FNSS 2x35mm ACV |
Atılgan | Self-propelled surface-to-air missile | 150+ | Turkey | M113 equipped with 8 Stinger missiles on a pedestal mount for short-ranged air defense. More to be Delivered |
Zıpkın | Self-propelled surface-to-air missile | 80+ | Turkey | 4 pedestal mounted Stingers carried by a Land Rover Defender 130.[10] More to be Delivered |
Storage
The following weapon systems have been withdrawn from front-line service, but remain in storage as war reserve, spares, or pending disposal.
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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Cobra | Anti-tank guided missile | 185 | Germany | |
9K11 Malyutka | Anti-tank guided missile | 268 | Soviet Union | |
M48 Patton | Main battle tank | 1,200 | United States | Kept in storage. |
Future procurements
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Notes |
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Mehmetçik-1 | Assault rifle | Turkey | Based on the HK 417 with improvements, under development,7.62x51 NATO[11] | |
MKEK T-50 | Assault rifle | Turkey | 5.56mm rifle. Based on the HK50 Project | |
OMTAS | Anti-tank guided missile | Turkey | Under development | |
UMTAS | Anti-tank guided missile | Turkey | Under development,8 KM Range | |
Roketsan Cirit | Air-to-Surface Laser Guided Rocket | Turkey | Under development,8 KM Range | |
BMC Kirpi | MRAP | 468 | Turkey | 4x4 Mine protected vehicle.[12] |
FNSS Pars | Tactical Wheeled Vehicle | 1,075 | Turkey | MILAN(344), OMTAS(152), TOW(350) missile carriers, and fire support vehicles with automatic grenade launcher (229) to be produced. |
NBC Protection Vehicle Project | NBC protected vehicle | 336 | Turkey | Nurol Ejder / Otokar Arma |
Altay (tank) | Main battle tank | 1,000 | Turkey | 250 will be delivered in 2016. It is expected that a total of 1,000 Altays will be produced.[13] |
Light Utility Helicopter Project | Light Utility Helicopter | TBD | Turkey | It is expected that the TAI Arıkopter will be acquired. |
Turkish Indigenous Helicopter | Mid-Size Utility Helicopter | *** | Turkey | Under Development [14] |
CH-47F | Heavy-lift helicopter | 6 | United States | 5 to Land Forces Command, 1 to Special Forces Command,[15] expected to be produced by 2014 [16] |
Bell AH-1W SuperCobra | Attack helicopter | 3 | United States | Delivery expected at the end of 2011.[17] |
T-129 ATAK | Attack helicopter | 51+9(+40 Optional) | Turkey | Turkish version of Agusta A-129 with indigenous missile systems and upgrades. 9 helicopters in 2012, 51 helicopters in 2013 will be received.[18] Expected to be armed with Cirit and/or UMTAS missiles.[19] |
Insignia
NATO code | OF-10 | OF-9 | OF-8 | OF-7 | OF-6 | OF-5 | OF-4 | OF-3 | OF-2 | OF-1 | ||||||||||||||
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Mareşal | Orgeneral | Korgeneral | Tümgeneral | Tuğgeneral | Albay | Yarbay | Binbaşı | Yüzbaşı | Üsteğmen | Teğmen | Asteğmen | |||||||||||||
NATO code | OR-9 | OR-8 | OR-7 | OR-6 | OR-5 | OR-4 | OR-3 | OR-2 | OR-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş | Astsubay başçavuş | Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş | Astsubay üstçavuş | Astsubay kıdemli çavuş | Astsubay çavuş | Astsubay astçavuş | Uzman çavuş | Çavuş | Uzman onbaşı | Onbaşı | Er |
Non-Turkish speakers might like to know that OF3, OF2, & OR4 literally translates to "Head of 1000", "Head of 100" & "Head of 10" respectively,
See also
References and notes
- See the Turkish Government, Undersecretariat for Defense Industries website for an official list of Turkish military procurement projects.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ http://www.ssm.gov.tr/anasayfa/hizli/duyurular/kurumsalDuyurular/Sayfalar/2009FaaliyetRaporu.aspx
- ^ a b c "ASD-Company Center > Turkey > BMC". 2009-08.
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(help) - ^ "Germany to Sell 298 Leopard 2 Tanks to Turkey". DefenseIndustryDaily.com. 2005-11-11.
- ^ "Aselsan shows off two new tank systems". Jane's International Defence Review. 2005-11-04. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Directory: World Air Forces". Flight International. 2009-12-15.
- ^ http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gvXaLDRDR-99EpYeL5wSuBi61WNQ?docId=CNG.f200d840762d38e872f6b5b7882d5a5d.3b1
- ^ a b http://haber.gazetevatan.com/iste-heronun-turk-rakibi/313476/1/Gundem
- ^ "ASELSAN - ZIPKIN Pedestal-Mounted Air Defence missile System (PMADS)".
- ^ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/11/07/the-turkish-hk416-mehmetcik-1/
- ^ http://www.bmc.com.tr/indexx.php?l=1&sayfa_id=101&g_id=2706&id=12558
- ^ http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=133903
- ^ http://www.trdefence.com/?p=1411
- ^ http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/18342422.asp?gid=381
- ^ http://www.trdefence.com/2011/05/12/turkey-nears-chinook-agreement-idef/
- ^ http://www.stargazete.com/politika/abd-3-super-kobra-helikopter-verecegiz-haber-386187.htm
- ^ http://www.trdefence.com/2011/05/12/t129-atak-program-right-on-schedule/
- ^ "Turkey Orders Nine More T129 Helicopters For The Land Forces Command, 08/11/2010
- ^ a b "Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı Rütbe ve İşaretleri". Official army (in Turkish). Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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