Although the terms “strong” and “military” can seem to be the same word, there are big distinctions between them. Not all military land vehicles are created equal.
Of course, when considering the “strongest combat vehicle,” everyone’s thoughts immediately turn to tank-like fortresses capable of annihilating one’s adversaries from every direction. But this isn’t always the case, and in this list, you will see why.
It’s no wonder that today’s military vehicles are better than yesterday’s, thanks to all the money spent on defense-related research and growth. So let’s see five of the most badass land vehicles out there:
1- ACV-15
The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) is a tracked, diesel-powered, heavily armored platform in the 13-15 ton class capable of performing combined arms operations alongside main battle tanks.
The platform’s architecture allows for the integration of various subsystems to perform several tasks.
This land vehicle is a full-tracked (with 5 road wheels), a lightweight, low-profile armored vehicle capable of high-speed operations in desert conditions, roads, and/or highways with limited infrastructure.
The vehicle is propelled and driven on land by the movement of the tracks.
To comply with all ballistic specifications, plate thickness varies on different planes of the hull. FNSS designed over 2,500 of this combat vehicle for the Turkish Land Forces and other customers around the world.
2- ACV-15 Fire Power and Survivability Modernisation
Things like survivability, situational awareness, firepower, and versatility are all goals of this vehicle’s modernization packages.
Prioritization of mine and ballistic security levels, mine-resistant seats, protection lining applications, dual-stage automatic fire extinguishing and suppression systems, an NBC system, crew air conditioning, and the RPG protection network have all been prioritized for survivability.
Near distance situational awareness systems, acoustic gunshot range detection systems, and laser warning system systems are being tested to improve situational awareness in conjunction with today’s threats.
Improvements are being made to the Remote-Control Gun System in terms of firepower. Plus, significant upgrades to the undercarriage and power pack are expected to increase vehicle mobility.
3- ACV-19
The ACV-19 is the generic name for a class of new, high-performance vehicles originating from the very popular ACV.
Their size ranges from 15 to 19 tons. These land vehicles have been tested by a variety of armies around the world.
A stretched hull (6 road whexels), hard duty final drives, and more aggressive suspension are the primary distinctions between this one and the ACV-15.
This land vehicle has more volume under its armor and can carry more payload than others. As a result, the ACV-19 chassis will carry heavier loads, such as larger turrets, without sacrificing the ACV-15’s mobility.
The ACV-19 chassis is equipped with a one-of-a-kind, space-laminated armor system that combines steel and aluminum technology to provide high-level armor protection against direct KE threats and mine protection.
4- ACV AD
Compared to the ACV-15 and ACV-19, the ACV AD Platform has improved power pack stability and suspension capability. Thanks to this function, the land vehicle can now accommodate heavier payloads, such as heavy air defense platforms.
Ballistic and mine defense are also provided by the ACV AD Platform. The vehicle’s configuration may be modified to meet the user’s operating requirements.
In terms of command-and-control, large-scale mobile radar systems, artillery fire support, and pedestal-mounted artillery and missile systems, the ACV AD is an ideal vehicle.
The Turkish Armed Forces chose the platform as an Air Defense System platform for the KORKUT and HISAR ventures.
The KORKUT Project’s Weapon System Vehicle and Command-and-Control Vehicle configurations are entirely amphibious and capable of propelling themselves across deep and/or quick-moving water.
5- ALTAY
The ALTAY Main Battle Tank Serial Production Program includes development, prototype manufacturing, testing, and serial production of T1 and T2 configurations. It was speacifically created to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s modern battlefields.
It began on November 9th, 2018, with the signing of the TANK ALTAY Serial Production Agreement between the Presidency of Defence Industries and BMC.
BMC, as the program’s main contractor, will build 250 ALTAY Main Battle Tanks and supply them to the Turkish Armed Forces according to the agreed-upon timetable.
Approximately 200 subcontractors, the majority of whom are local, will be involved in the project, including ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, MKEK, and HAVELSAN.
ALTAY will be manufactured in two configurations, T1 and T2, based on the future needs of the Turkish Armed Forces.
It has the highest degree of maneuverability, survivability, and firepower per the current defense model. ALTAY T3, or “ALTAY with unmanned turret,” will also be developed as part of the project.
You may want to see what we have in store for you now that you’ve seen some of the best military land vehicles available. Take a look at the land platforms section of our website to see what Novus has to offer you.