BMC Kirpi

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Kirpi
BMC Kirpi in Syria
Type	Infantry mobility vehicle
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
In service	Active (in service)
Used by	See Operators
Wars	Kurdish–Turkish conflict 2012 Syrian-Turkish border clashes Turkey-ISIL conflict Second Libyan Civil War 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
Designer	BMC
Designed	2009 (first prototype)
Manufacturer	BMC
Variants	4x4 and 6x6
Specifications
Mass	20,000 kg
Length	6.0 m (short version)(4x4) and 7.075 m (long version)(4x4)
Width	2.51 m (4x4)
Height	3.2 m
Crew	13 passengers
Armor	STANAG 4569 Level 3 (MRAP) a
Main armament	7.62 or 12.7 mm machine guns
Engine	Cummins ISBE 275 or Cummins ISLE 350 ISBE 275 : 271 PS at 2100 rpm and ISLE 350 345 PS at 2100 rpm
Transmission	Allison 3000 type 3000SP
Suspension	Leaf spring
Ground clearance	345 mm
Fuel capacity	310 liter
Operational range	1000 km at 60 km/h

BMC Kirpi (Turkish for "Hedgehog") is a Turkish made Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle manufactured by BMC.^[1] Kirpi provides significant protection against mine and ballistic threats. It combines standard and add-on armor providing protection against ballistic threats. Its V-shape underbody and monocoque allows it to protect the personnel inside from land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

BMC Kirpi is a heavy armored troop carrier. Its primary objective is to transfer personnel from one place to another while protecting them against all kind of threats. It can take different operational roles by being equipped with required mission equipment.