Engineering:ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle

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Short description: Turkish armoured amphibious combat vehicle


FNSS ZAHA MAV
FNSS ZAHA MAV at IDEF 2019
TypeAmphibious combat vehicle
Place of originTurkey
Service history
In service2023 – Present[1]
Used bySee Operators
Production history
DesignerFNSS Defence Systems
ManufacturerFNSS Defence Systems
Produced2023 – present
Specifications
Length8.3 m[2]
Width3.3 m[2]
Height3.8[2]
Crew21 (Incl. Gunner, Driver and Commander)[2]
ArmourBallistic Protection STANAG 4569 (Level Classified)
Main
armament
Dual armament with 40 mm AGL and 12.7mm M2 Heavy MG[3]
EngineDiesel[2]
TransmissionFully Automatic[2]
SuspensionTorsion Bar[2]
Speed70 km/h[2]
Steering
system
Through Transmission[2]

The ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), is a tracked armoured amphibious combat vehicle manufactured by FNSS.[4] The vehicle is in service with the Turkish Naval Forces.[5]

The vehicle is marketed in Turkey under the name ZAHA, an acronym derived from the Turkish phrase for Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle. For international buyers, it is named as the FNSS MAV, which stands for Marine Assault Vehicle.[6][7]

The vehicle can both operate in land and water. The MAV can reach up to 7 knots of speed in the water, as well as 70km/h on land.[8]

The MAV is fitted with a CAKA Remote Controlled Turret, which is also manufactured by FNSS.[9] The turret is armed with 12.7 mm MG (.50 Cal) and a 40 mm AGL (Automatic Grenade Launcher).[10]

Variants

APC Armored Personnel Carrier
The APC variant of the ZAHA MAV is equipped with the CAKA weapon station, capable of mounting a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or a 40 mm grenade launcher for increased combat versatility.[4]
Command and Control Vehicle
This variant makes sure combat vehicles communication each other and coordination with TCG Anadolu.[11]
Recovery vehicle
The recovery vehicle variant has a lifting winch instead of a weapon system.[11]

Operators

Current operators

  •  Turkey - 27 Marine Assault Vehicles are in service with the TCG Anadolu of the Turkish Navy.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Mikaïloff, Cyril (2023-03-28). ""FNSS MAV" deliveries to Turkish Naval Forces Command, Amphibious Marine Brigade has started" (in en-GB). https://www.edrmagazine.eu/fnss-mav-deliveries-to-turkish-naval-forces-command-amphibious-marine-brigade-has-started. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 FNSS. "FNSS - MAV Technical Specifications" (in en). https://www.fnss.com.tr/en/products/mav-marine-assault-vehicle/mav-technical-specifications. 
  3. ↑ FNSS. "FNSS - CAKA RWS Technical Specifications" (in en). https://www.fnss.com.tr/en/products/caka-rws/caka-rws-technical-specifications. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Administrator. "MAV Zaha" (in en-gb). https://armyrecognition.com/military-products/army/armored-vehicles/amphibious-all-terrain-vehicles/mav-zaha-marine-assault-vehicle-amphibious-tracked-armored-vehicle-fnss-data. 
  5. ↑ "Marine assault vehicle enters Turkish Armed Forces inventory". https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/marine-assault-vehicle-enters-turkish-armed-forces-inventory/2855670. 
  6. ↑ FNSS. "FNSS - ZAHA Zırhlı Amfibi Hücum Aracı" (in tr). https://www.fnss.com.tr/tr/urunler/zaha-zirhli-amfibi-hucum-araci. 
  7. ↑ FNSS. "FNSS - MAV Marine Assault Vehicle" (in en). https://www.fnss.com.tr/en/products/mav-marine-assault-vehicle. 
  8. ↑ ESD (2023-03-29). "FNSS Delivers First Marine Assault Vehicles to Turkish Navy" (in en-US). https://euro-sd.com/2023/03/news/30703/fnss-delivers-first-marine-assault-vehicles-to-turkish-navy/. 
  9. ↑ Staff, Naval News (2023-03-30). "FNSS starts ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle Deliveries to Turkish Navy" (in en-US). https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/fnss-starts-zaha-marine-assault-vehicle-deliveries-to-turkish-navy/. 
  10. ↑ ESD (2023-03-29). "FNSS Delivers First Marine Assault Vehicles to Turkish Navy" (in en-US). https://euro-sd.com/2023/03/news/30703/fnss-delivers-first-marine-assault-vehicles-to-turkish-navy/. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 TRT Belgesel (2024-12-08). Oyunbozan | ZAHA | TRT Belgesel. Event occurs at 9:55. Retrieved 2025-01-14 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ "FNSS Delivers Marine Assault Vehicle to the Turkish Naval Forces". https://www.defenceturkey.com/en/content/fnss-delivers-marine-assault-vehicle-to-the-turkish-naval-forces-5450. 

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