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Azerbaijan-produced Gurza patrol vehicle to be equipped with Turkish combat module

11 April 2014 14:27 (UTC +04:00)

Some results have already been achieved in this regard, APA reports.

SARP combat module, which has modifications for ground objetcs and vehicles, was designed by ASELSAN a few years ago. The module can be equipped with 12.7 and 7.62 mm caliber machineguns and 40 mm caliber automatic grenade throwers. This system allows you to destroy targets with high accuracy.

Azerbaijan intends to bring the modification of Gurza vehicles equipped with this combat module to the international market.

Gurza patrol vehicle produced on the base of Toyota HILPYX 12 is equipped with 4x4 all-wheel drive and is able to afford to carry 2500 kg of cargo. A 12.7 mm machine gun, which is capable of rotating 360 degrees and hitting the target at an angle of 45 degrees, is deployed on the vehicle and two 7.62 machine guns on each sides. Automatic grenade launcher and other devices can also be added to the vehicle. The machine is equipped with a motor-road 114 horsepower.