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The document describes the PARS III 8X8 wheeled armored combat vehicle produced by FNSS, including its features, capabilities, variants and technical specifications.

The PARS III 8X8 has features for mobility, protection and payload including all-wheel drive, central tire inflation, hydro-pneumatic suspension, and can operate in various terrains. It has thermal cameras and other systems for situational awareness.

Variants described include the CFV with a 30mm turret, IFV with 25mm turret, ICV, command post, self-propelled mortar, armored recovery vehicle and medical evacuation vehicle.

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PARS III 8X8


WHEELED ARMORED COMBAT VEHICLE (WACV)
PARS III 8X8 WHEELED ARMORED COMBAT VEHICLE (WACV)
MISSION SPECIFIC FEATURES

• 2 Thermal Cameras and 3 CCD Cameras in the Front and Rear, Providing Driver/
Commander with High Situational Awareness
• All Axle Steering
• All Wheel Drive
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Central Tire Inflation (CTI) and Run Flat Tire Inserts
• Integrated Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
• Integrated Survivability Suite
• Modularity Allowing the Use Of Common Components
• Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension System with Ride Height Control
OVERVIEW

PARS III 8X8 has been developed with a special emphasis It boasts the highest steering swing on the wheels and lowest turning
on mobility, protection, payload and growth potential. radius in its class.
The vehicles employ the latest designs and technologies
with a focus on the performance and durability of modern The fully independent hydro-pneumatic suspension system, which
military operational requirements. provides it with the highest wheel travel in its class, ensures optimum
road grip over different road conditions. The PARS III 8x8, with its first
The PARS III 8X8 combat weight is 30,000 kg and is powered by a and third axle steering system. Thanks to state of art rear wheel steer-
diesel engine. The power pack consists of a water cooled diesel en- ing system The PARS III 8x8, has the lowest turning circle in its class.
gine, coupled with a fully automatic transmission which generates The ability of gradual decreasing of steer by wire of rear axles and
maximum road speed up to 100 km/h. PARS III 8X8 is capable of locking over certain speeds, together with the ABS system and the
maneuvering on a 60% vertical and 30% horizontal gradient, climbing engine brake are all features that enhance driving safety. Advanced
70 cm-high obstacles and crossing 200 cm wide trenches. Thanks to control algorithm, adjusting steering ratio of rear wheel steering,
the engine layout and favored balanced design, the vehicle has almost safety locking feature, combined with ABS system and engine braking
equal axle loads. This design approach gives the vehicle the ability to ensures maximum high-speed stability and safety.
move comfortably even on loose and soft terrain, providing increased
road-holding at high speeds and short braking distances. The vehicle The two-man driver’s cab at front of the vehicle offers a 180° hori-
has 8X8 driving characteristics, and all of its axles can be locked when zontal field of vision and a high level of driving safety and comfort.
necessary. The central tire inflation system allows the driver to adjust Large glass periscopes, and front driving and maneuver cameras with
the tire pressures to suit different terrain conditions. thermal cameras located on the front and rear of the vehicle give the
driver and commander an even wider field of vision. The door cov-
ers, personnel seats, gun holders and interior lighting elements are
all designed in such a way that the comfort of the crew is ensured in
the vehicle, which can accommodate up to nine personnel. With range
of over 800 km, he PARS III 8x8 has fuel tanks incorporating special
measures to protect against explosion and puncture, and a reserve
fuel tank under the armor can be called upon in emergencies.

Data subject to change without notice.


PARS III 8X8 WHEELED ARMORED COMBAT VEHICLE (WACV)
OVERVIEW

The PARS III 8x8 hull can be brought to the level of protection re- The PARS III 8x8 has an integrated air-conditioning
quired by the user via the modular designed armor system. Modular system, and the main difference of this system that
hull and armor design of PARS III 8x8 offers various level of ballistic makes it stand out from its counterparts is that even in
and mine protection according to customer requests. The hull form, desert conditions, the vehicle’s internal temperature can
underbelly structure, base plates and specially developed mine-resis- be kept at +25 °C.
tant seats are designed to protect personnel against high-level mine
threats. PARS III 8x8 has the protection level of mine-resistant vehicles The modular connection of the vehicle subsystems to the mine-resis-
produced for personnel transport as well while differentiating itself tant hull ensures ease of maintenance and replacement. This ease of
through the provision of superior capabilities expected of a modern maintenance and the easy replacement of moving parts and the pow-
armored combat vehicle. PARS III 8x8 vehicle runs ahead of its com- er transmission systems in particular make the PARS III 8x8 superior
petitors by offering similar ballistic and mine protections levels with to its counterparts. The powerpack architecture, which can be disas-
MRAP vehicles while maintaining combat and mobility capabilities of sembled and reassembled in less than 60 minutes, gives the user the
modern armored combat vehicles. freedom to replace the engine while on the field, providing remarkable
benefit.

The PARS III 8X8 can be transported by air (A400, C17 &
C5), sea, train or land.
VARIANTS

PARS III 8X8 CFV


The CFV variant is the Cavalry Fighting Vehicle configuration of the
PARS III 8x8 FoV`. The vehicle is armed with a 30mm two man turret
and capacity of carrying 7 personnel including driver, commander and
gunner.

PARS III 8X8 IFV


The IFV variant is the Infantry Fighting Vehicle configuration of the
PARS III 8x8 FoV`. The vehicle is armed with a 25mm one man SABER
Turret and capacity of carrying 11-12 personnel including driver, com-
mander and gunner.

PARS III 8X8 ICV


The ICV variant is the Infantry Carrier Vehicle configuration of the
PARS III 8x8 FoV`. The vehicle is armed with a 12.7mm MG and
capacity of carrying 12 personnel including driver, commander and
gunner.

Data subject to change without notice.


PARS III 8X8 WHEELED ARMORED COMBAT VEHICLE (WACV)
VARIANTS

PARS III 8X8 COMMAND POST


The CP is the Command post variant of PARS III 8X8 FoV’. It is used as
an operational staff officer’s command post at Brigade and Battalion
organization. It can also be configured as a Fire Direction Centre. The
vehicle is armed with a self defence 7.62 or 12.7mm MG and has a
capacity of carrying 8 personnel including driver, vehicle commander
and staff officers.

PARS III 8X8 SPM


The SPM variant is a Self Propelled Mortar configuration to provide
indirect fire support. The vehicle can be armed with a 81 or 120mm
mortar and a self-defense 7.62 or 12.7mm MG. It has a capacity of
carrying 4 personnel including driver, commander and 2 mortar crew.
PARS III 8X8 ARV
The ARV variant is the Armored Recovery Vehicle configuration of the
PARS III 8x8 FoV`. The ARV is fitted with a hydraulic crane mounted
to the vehicle top plate and a hydraulic recovery winch mounted inside
the vehicle, which facilitates the recovery and towing of both armored
and non-armored vehicles. The vehicle is armed with a self defense
7.62 or 12.7mm MG and capacity of carrying 5 personnel including
driver, gunner and 2 technicians.

PARS III 8X8 AME


The AME is the Armored Medical Evacuation vehicle configuration of
the PARS III 8x8 FoV`. The vehicle is a highly maneuverable, wheeled
armored vehicle designed primarily for casualty evacuation from for-
ward battle areas. It has a capacity of carrying a driver, commander
and 2 medics with 2 x stretchers and 4 x seated casualties or 8 x seat-
ed casualties without stretchers.

Data subject to change without notice.


PARS III 8X8
WHEELED ARMORED COMBAT VEHICLE (WACV)

PARS III 8X8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Data subject to change without notice.

GENERAL INFORMATION MOBILITY

Combat Weight 30.000 kg Max. Road Speed 100 km/h

Engine Diesel Creep Speed 3 km/h

Crew 9+3 Swimming Optional

Length < 8m Range 800+ km

Width < 3m Angle of Approach 50°

Height (Hull Roof) < 2.4m Angle of Departure 40°

Air Transportation A400, C17 and C5 Gradient 60%

Transmission Fully Automatic 7 Forward 1 Reverse Side Slope 30%

EURO 3 Power Pack Compliant F34 Fuel, JP8 Vertical Obstacle 0.70 m
with NATO Single Fuel Concept
Trench 2m
Number of Axles 4
Turning Radius < 8 m (Curb to Curb)
Driven Axles All

Steered Axles 1, 2, 3, 4

Transfer Case 2 Speed

Suspension Double Wishbone, Independent and Hydro-Pneumatic

Brakes

Service Hydraulic and ABS at Each Wheel

Parking Integral to Driveline, Spring Activated,


Hydraulically Controlled

Electrical System MIL STD 1275, MIL STD 461


Isolated High Power for Mission Equipment

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