Tur (military vehicle)

Infobox Weapon
name= Tur


caption= Tur prototype
origin=Poland
type=Armored car
is_vehicle=yes
crew=
length= convert|4.87|m|in|1
width= convert|2.23|m|in|1
height= convert|2.35|m|in|1
weight= 4.8 tonnes
armour= level 2,2a,3 STANAG 4569
primary_armament=
secondary_armament=
engine= Iveco Aifo
engine_power= 122 kW (166 PS)
suspension=
speed=
pw_ratio=
vehicle_range=

TUR ( _pl. Aurochs) is a military armored 4WD motor vehicle created by Polish factory AMZ-Kutno. The TUR was designed for intervention and patrol tasks behind front lines, especially equipped for operations in danger areas. 5 person transport capacity.

The vehicle was developed especially for the Polish military contingents in Iraq and Afghanistan in response to the requests of the soldiers stationed there. It's design and heavy armour allows it to withstand an explosion equal to Auto kg|6|0 of TNT.Fact|date=September 2008It's designed as a cheaper and safer alternative to the Humvee owned by Polish Army. Fact|date=September 2008

Engine

* Type: Iveco Aifo 4-cylinders, turbocharger and intercooler, Common Rail;
* Capacity: 2998 cc;
* Power: 122 kW (166 PS);

Technical specification

* Gearbox: 6-gears, synchronized + rear gear
* Permanent 4 wheel drive mechanism
* Clutch: Hydraulic, dry, single disk
* Reduction gear and Transfer case allow to use 24 gear ratios: 12 for road drive and 12 for off-road
* Fuel tank: Convert|220|L|usgal impgal|1
* Range: convert|600|km|mi|abbr=on

Vehicle ballistic armouring

* Protecting crew against armor piercing Incendiary bullet: 7.62x39 API BZ (Level 2 - STANAG 4569)
* Protecting crew against armor piercing bullet: 7.62x54R B32 AP (Level 2 - STANAG 4569)
* Protecting crew against explosive material equal Auto kg|6|0 of TNT (Level 2b - STANAG 4569)
* Engine protected by armoured steel plate FB6 class

Vehicle Dimensions and Weight

* Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) : Auto kg|6200|0
* Payload : Auto kg|1000|0
* Wheel Base : Auto mm|2800|1
* Track Width : Auto mm|1700|1
* Total Length : Auto mm|4870|1
* Height : Auto mm|2350|1 (to the roof level)
* Total Width : Auto mm|2230|1.
* Fording depth (without preparation) : Auto mm|700|1
* Crew : 5

ee also

* Dzik - armoured car

External links

* [http://www.amz.pl/en/military_vehicles/news/tur/tur/ TUR ad producers site]
* [http://www.tvn24.pl/2065419,12690,0,0,1,wideo.html TUR on TVN24(the polish 24-hour news TV chanell of TVN group) video.]