FNSS ACV-15
Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Turkey
Manufacturer: FNSS
First Deployed: 1992
Overview
The FNSS ACV-15 (Armored Combat Vehicle) is a tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle developed by FNSS as a derivative of the US AIFV (Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle). It is the primary IFV/APC of the Turkish Land Forces with over 1,300 units in service across multiple variants: APC, IFV with 25mm Bushmaster cannon, anti-tank with TOW missiles, mortar carrier, command vehicle, and ambulance. The ACV-15 has been combat-proven in extensive operations in northern Iraq and Syria. It is gradually being replaced by newer platforms like the Tulpar and Kaplan.
Operators
- Türkiye
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Bahrain
- Saudi Arabia
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