![]() As the KAPLAN MT project stands out in that it is Turkey’s first export project in the Tank Class. Its unique design provides the lowest silhouette and highest power-to-weight ratio in its class and its platform is designed for optimum weight and high mobility performance. ![]() The new generation KAPLAN MT is the sole and exclusive modern Medium Weight Tank designed with rear powerpack and not a conversion of a variant from an existing infantry fighting vehicle. The tank itself is called Kaplan MT by Turkey and Harimau by Indonesia, both meaning “tiger”. The development program name for the tank is Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT). The Harimau (Kaplan MT) is a medium weight tank jointly developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS and Indonesian manufacturer PT Pindad. The first of these units is scheduled to be delivered to the Indonesian Army by either the end of 2022 or early 2023.įNSS-PINDAD Harimau (Kaplan MT) Modern Medium Weight Tank These include installing each tank with a Cockerill Defence C3105 turret that incorporates Cockerill 105 high-pressure (HP) gun and a 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun. These units were shipped over in a semi-finished state, and PT Pindad is working to complete these units at its facilities in Bandung, Alt?n?k said. Global open-source intelligence company Janes reported that 10 out of the 18 tanks were shipped from Turkey to Indonesia in March 2022 as part of the contract’s first batch delivery. ![]() The Indonesian Army is set to receive its first serial production Kaplan MT ‘Harimau’ modern medium weight tank as early as the end of 2022.
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