This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
FNSS KAPLAN Hybrid is a tracked, modular combat and reconnaissance vehicle prototype developed by FNSS Defense Systems, featuring a hybrid diesel-electric powertrain. It is designed to meet the tactical and logistical demands of modern battlefields through enhanced mobility, silent operation, superior fuel efficiency, and high external power output capacity.
KAPLAN HYBRID - (Youtube: FNSS Defense Systems)
The KAPLAN Hybrid is a next-generation platform reflecting FNSS’s expertise in hybrid propulsion technology, software development, and electronic control systems. Powered by a hybrid system, the vehicle can be driven by both a diesel generator and electric motors, enabling capabilities such as low acoustic and thermal signature, regenerative braking, energy storage, and external electrical power generation. The system is designed for vehicles up to 20 tonnes in weight, and a 40-tonne variant is currently under development.
The FNSS KAPLAN Hybrid is a tracked armored combat vehicle offering superior mobility through the high torque and power provided by its hybrid powertrain. The vehicle is equipped with two permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) units that deliver a continuous output of 397 horsepower and a peak output of 617 horsepower, supported by a 400-horsepower diesel generator. A two-stage gearbox ensures optimal speed and torque transmission both on and off-road.
The KAPLAN Hybrid achieves a maximum road speed of over 65 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 32 km/h in less than six seconds. Its maximum road range exceeds 525 kilometers, and it can climb gradients of up to 70 percent and side slopes of up to 40 percent. It can also negotiate vertical obstacles up to 0.75 meters high and cross trenches up to 1.8 meters wide. The torsion bar suspension system enhances stability and mobility performance in rough and challenging terrain. Designed with a hybrid powertrain and tracked propulsion, the KAPLAN Hybrid is a modern armored platform offering high mobility and agility on the battlefield.
The KAPLAN Hybrid is an armored platform that delivers high energy efficiency and operational flexibility through its hybrid power system. It is equipped with a 56 kWh lithium-ion battery system operating at 800 volts, enabling silent operations for 20 kilometers at a constant speed of 10 km/h.
With external electrical power output capability, the vehicle can supply energy in the voltage range of 220–380 V up to a maximum power of 200 kW. An additional dedicated power output of 28 V and 1.5 kW is available for mission equipment. The hybrid powertrain recovers energy during braking through regenerative braking and stores it in the batteries, thereby improving energy efficiency. The service braking system consists of hydraulically actuated disc brakes, while the parking brake is mechanically actuated.
The vehicle’s “silent observation mode” allows it to operate for up to 48 hours without starting the engine, powered solely by the battery. Under air conditioning load, this duration is reduced to 14 hours. Together, these systems enable the FNSS KAPLAN Hybrid to function as a modern, flexible, and sustainable armored platform with advanced energy management and low acoustic and thermal signatures.
KAPLAN HYBRID Powertrain Layout - (FNSS Defense Systems Official Website)
The KAPLAN Hybrid is a compatible platform for next-generation laser turret systems powered by high voltage, as well as for manned and remotely controlled turrets, and integration of air defense and missile systems. It also has the power infrastructure capacity to support energy-intensive weapon systems and mission systems for countering unmanned aerial vehicles.
KAPLAN HYBRID - (FNSS Defense Systems Official Website)
General Features
Technical Specifications
Mobility
Hybrid Powertrain Capabilities
Turret and Mission Systems