I Drove Türkiye's Newest Armored Vehicles
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I traveled all the way to Ankara to visit FNSS, and it turned out to be one of the most fun days of the trip. Jim from FNSS showed me around a whole lineup of armored vehicles: the amphibious PARS 4x4 tank killer, the ZAHA marine assault vehicle that carries 21 marines from ship to shore, and the brand new PARS ALPHA 8x8, which I also got to ride around the track in. We talked about why the engine sits in the front, what actually keeps a crew alive in a mine blast, and why wheels or tracks are the right choice for different missions.
All opinions expressed are my own or those of my guests and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Air Force, or the Kingdom of Sweden.
0:00 Intro: Arriving at FNSS in Ankara
0:10 Meet Jim from FNSS
0:16 PARS 4x4: The Amphibious Tank Killer
1:17 Inside the PARS 4x4 Weapon Carrier
2:11 How It Swims: Trim Vane and Propellers
3:30 Wheels vs. Tracks: PARS 4x4 and KAPLAN-10
4:40 The ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle
5:43 Water Jets and Sealed Air Intakes
6:47 Inside the ZAHA: Room for 21 Marines
8:14 Time to Drive the PARS ALPHA 8x8
10:19 Driving Impressions: A Smooth Ride
10:58 PARS ALPHA 8x8: The Tip of the Spear
12:07 Front-Mounted Power Pack Explained
13:07 Periscopes and 360° Cameras
14:16 All-Wheel Steering and Ride Height Control
15:27 The Two-Man Turret and Cavalry Role
16:41 Fire-and-Forget ATGMs: Outranging Tanks
17:22 Why 30 Tons? Mine and IED Protection
18:16 Inside: Mine-Blast Seats and Life Support
19:42 Two-Man Turret vs. Unmanned Turret
20:44 Firing Manually: Periscopes and Foot Pedal
21:28 Closing: Heading Back to Sweden
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I Drove Türkiye's Newest Armored Vehicles
Swedish Fighterpilot
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I traveled all the way to Ankara to visit FNSS, and it turned out to be one of the most fun days of the trip. Jim from FNSS showed me around a whole lineup of armored vehicles: the amphibious PARS 4x4 tank killer, the ZAHA marine assault vehicle that carries 21 marines from ship to shore, and the brand new PARS ALPHA 8x8, which I also got to ride around the track in. We talked about why the engine sits in the front, what actually keeps a crew alive in a mine blast, and why wheels or tracks are the right choice for different missions.
All opinions expressed are my own or those of my guests and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Air Force, or the Kingdom of Sweden.
0:00 Intro: Arriving at FNSS in Ankara
0:10 Meet Jim from FNSS
0:16 PARS 4x4: The Amphibious Tank Killer
1:17 Inside the PARS 4x4 Weapon Carrier
2:11 How It Swims: Trim Vane and Propellers
3:30 Wheels vs. Tracks: PARS 4x4 and KAPLAN-10
4:40 The ZAHA Marine Assault Vehicle
5:43 Water Jets and Sealed Air Intakes
6:47 Inside the ZAHA: Room for 21 Marines
8:14 Time to Drive the PARS ALPHA 8x8
10:19 Driving Impressions: A Smooth Ride
10:58 PARS ALPHA 8x8: The Tip of the Spear
12:07 Front-Mounted Power Pack Explained
13:07 Periscopes and 360° Cameras
14:16 All-Wheel Steering and Ride Height Control
15:27 The Two-Man Turret and Cavalry Role
16:41 Fire-and-Forget ATGMs: Outranging Tanks
17:22 Why 30 Tons? Mine and IED Protection
18:16 Inside: Mine-Blast Seats and Life Support
19:42 Two-Man Turret vs. Unmanned Turret
20:44 Firing Manually: Periscopes and Foot Pedal
21:28 Closing: Heading Back to Sweden