FNSS Samur

This article is about the Turkish amphibious armoured vehicle-launched bridge. For other uses, see Samur.

Samur
Type	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
In service	2011-present
Used by	Turkish Army
Production history
Manufacturer	FNSS Defence Systems, Turkey
Specifications
Weight	36 t (40 short tons)
Length	13.0 m (42 ft 8 in)
Width	3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
Height	4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
Crew	3
Main armament	None
Secondary armament	None
Engine	523 hp (390 kW)
Transmission	6 speeds forward, 1 reverse (fully automatic)
Suspension	Double wishbone independent air suspension
Ground clearance	0–65 cm (0–26 in)
Operational range	600 km (370 mi)
Speed	Land: 50 km/h (31 mph) Water: 10 km/h (6.2 mph) by two pump-jets

Samur or SYHK (short for Seyyar Yüzücü Hücum Köprüsü) is a Turkish amphibious armoured vehicle-launched bridge. Samur is the Turkish word for weasel.

The equipment was developed and produced for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) by the Turkish company FNSS Defence Systems. After six years of development work, four units were delivered on September 14, 2011 in Ankara. The SYHK will improve the capability of the Turkish Army during river crossing operations.

Characteristics

Basic systems

• Central tire inflation system (CTIS)
• Traction control system (TC)
• Recovery crane
• CBRN and ballistic protected personnel cabin
• Standard and emergency anchoring systems
• Radio and intercom
• Controller area network bus CAN bus
• Integrated failure detection system
• Automatic bilge water pumping (manually if needed)

Vehicle specifications

• Power plant: 523 hp (390 kW) diesel engine
• Transmission: 6 speeds forward, 1 reverse (fully automatic)
• Number of axles: 4 (All-wheel drive)
• Suspension: Double wishbone independent air suspension
• Electric power system:
  • Battery: 2 x 12 V, 120 Ah (C20)
  • Alternator: 2 x 140 A brushless
• Brake system: Hydraulic brake and anti-lock braking system (ABS) (all wheels)
• Parking pawl: Integrated into transmission, spring mechanic and hydraulic controlled
• Tires: 16.00 R20 solid disc (Run-flat tire type)
• Max. speed:
  • Land: 50 km/h (31 mph)
  • Water: 10 km/h (6.2 mph) by two pump-jets
• Operational range: 600 km (370 mi)
• Max. grade: 50%
• Max. grade (side slope): 30%
• Max. steep obstacle height: .50 m (1.6 ft)
• Max. ditch width: 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
• Min. turning radius: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
• Max. payload capacity:
  • Double transport unit: MLC 70 (tracked vehicles)
  • Triple transport unit: MLC 100 (wheeled vehicles)
  • Deployed bridge mode: MLC 70 and MLC 100

General information

• Crew: 3
• Weight: 36 t (40 short tons)
• Vehicle class: MLC 35
• Length: 13.0 m (42 ft 8 in)
• Width: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
• Height: 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
• Ground clearance: 0–65 cm (0–26 in) (adjustable)