AMZ Tur
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{{Infobox weapon
| name= Tur
| image= File:AMZ Tur PICT0096.jpg
| caption=Early Tur prototype
|origin=Poland
|type=Infantry mobility vehicle
|is_vehicle=yes
| crew= 1+4
| 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= leaf spring, rigid axle
| speed=
| pw_ratio=
| vehicle_range= {{convert|600|km}}
}}
Tur (Tur 1) ({{langx|pl|Aurochs}}) is a light infantry mobility vehicle designed by the Polish factory AMZ-Kutno in 2007. The Tur was designed for intervention and patrol tasks behind front lines, specially equipped for operations in dangerous areas. It has a five person transport capacity.
Design
The vehicle was developed especially for the Polish military contingents in Iraq and Afghanistan in response to requests of the soldiers stationed there. Its design and armour allows it to withstand an explosion equal to {{convert|6|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} of TNT.{{in lang|pl}} Grzegorz Hołdanowicz: Czas kupić pojazdy na misje in Raport-WTO 09/2007, ISSN 1429-270X, p. 42 It may be fitted with a remote turret. The mechanical part of the vehicle (engine, transmission, suspension) comes mostly from Iveco.{{in lang|pl}} Mateusz J. Multarzyński, Tur gotów do udziału w programie LOSP in: nowa Technika Wojskowa, June 2008, p.22
It is designed as a safer and more modern alternative to the Humvee operated by the Polish Land Forces. Despite needs of military contingents, as for 2009 no orders were made, and a contest for a light armoured patrol car (LOSP in Polish) was not settled (its main counterpart is Iveco LMV). As of 2008, five prototypes were made, two of them were destroyed in tests. The last, fifth one has modified look of a forward part, and minor improvements. In 2008, AMZ-Kutno developed a new, bigger variant Tur II.https://hero.epa.gov/hero/index.cfm/reference/details/reference_id/8322995 Two prototype Tur 3 vehicles completed mobility trials with the National Security Guard.https://www.army-technology.com/projects/tur-vehicle/ A single Tu IV prototype was developed for the Indonesian National Guard.{{cite journal |last1=Wachowski |first1=Tomasz |last2= |first2= |date=2022 |title=Rodzina Turów z AMZ-Kutno |url= |journal=Wojsko i Technika |volume= |issue=9/2022 |pages=68–74 |doi= |access-date=}} The Tur V and Tur VI were unveiled at the International Defense Exhibition in Poland (MSPO).{{Cite web |last=office_zzam |date=2019-09-05 |title=MSPO 2019: Armored 4x4 vehicles Tur V and Tur VI shown by AMZ-Kutno SA |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2019/mspo-2019-armored-4x4-vehicles-tur-v-and-tur-vi-shown-by-amz-kutno-sa-polish-manufacturer |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=www.armyrecognition.com |language=en-gb}} In 2018 the AMZ Tur VI went into production.https://www.armyrecognition.com/mspo_2018_news_official_show_daily/mspo_2018_amz_launches_new_tur_vi_light_armoured_patrol_vehicle.html The Tur VII was introduced in 2022, along with a medical evacuation variant.https://www.ir-ia.com/news/polands-amz-kunto-unveils-tur-7-armored-vehicle/https://euro-sd.com/2022/09/news/land/27331/amz-kutno/
Engine
- Type: Iveco Aifo 4-cylinders, turbocharger and intercooler, Common Rail
- Capacity: {{convert|2998|cc|abbr=on}}
- Power: 122 kW (166 PS)
Technical specification
- Gearbox: manual with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears
- 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: 7.62×39mm API BZ (Level 2 - STANAG 4569)
- Protecting crew against armor-piercing bullet: 7.62×54mmR B32 AP (Level 2 - STANAG 4569)
- Protecting crew against explosive material equal {{convert|6|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} of TNT (Level 2b - STANAG 4569)
- Engine protected by armoured steel plate FB6 class
Vehicle dimensions and weight
- Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR): {{convert|6200|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
- Payload: {{convert|1000|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
- Wheel base: {{convert|2800|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
- Track width: {{convert|1700|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
- Total length: {{convert|4870|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
- Height: {{convert|2350|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} (to the roof level)
- Total width: {{convert|2230|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}.
- Fording depth (without preparation): {{convert|700|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
- Crew: 5
See also
- Dzik - armoured car
References
External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071104021834/http://www.amz.pl/en/military_vehicles/news/tur/tur/ TUR ad producers site]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071209132048/http://www.tvn24.pl/2065419,12690,0,0,1,wideo.html TUR] on TVN24(the Polish 24-hour news TV channel of TVN group) video.
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Category:Infantry mobility vehicles
Category:Armoured cars of Poland
Category:Armoured personnel carriers of Poland
Category:All-wheel-drive vehicles