Ground Logistics & Other Misc
As of 03 March 2009.
KDP Transports
TGB-11/13/20 Series
LIGHT UTILITY VEHICLES
- Introduced: 1980s
- Numbers in Service: 20,000+ Various configurations of the Volvo C303 and equivalent platforms (in both 4x4 and 6x6 configurations), used for command, radio relay, ambulance, and light troop transports.
TGB-30 “Katir”
AMPHIBIOUS LOGISTICS VEHICLE
- Introduced: 1993
- Numbers in Service: 1,020 The Katir is built on a Volvo A30D chassis, giving it excellent off-road capability, able to tow the KDP’s 155mm howitzers, transport ISO containers, or carry bulk ammunition and fuel, with a max capacity of 28,000kg. The vehicle is fully amphibious when unloaded, capable of navigating calm seas from ship to shore.
TGB-40 “Biran”
HEAVY TACTICAL TRUCK
- Introduced: 1985
- Numbers in Service: 12,000+ The backbone of army logistics, the Biran is a 6x6 off-road capable truck able to carry 6 tonnes cross-country or towing artillery pieces.
BV-208
ARMOURED ALL-TERRAIN TRANSPORT
- Introduced: 1995
- Numbers in Service: 384 The 208 is a low-ground pressure, tracked vehicle able to operate in terrain such as swamps, soft sand, or deep snow, commonly used as an ambulance, mobile command post, or transporting elite infantry.
Patrol Vehicles
TGB-16 “Galten”
LIGHT PROTECTED PATROL VEHICLE
- Introduced: 2001
- Numbers in Service: 400 A 4x4 mine resistant vehicle used by special forces & deep recon teams. Small, fast, and highly resistant to mines/IEDs.
Land Based EW
STOR-90 “Sessizlik”
LAND-BASED ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM
- Introduced: 2002
- Numbers in Service: 20 A heavy 8x8 truck mounted system, consisting of two vehicles, one for listening (ESM), and one for jamming (ECM). It can jam enemy radars up to 150km away, creating ghost signatures, and sever radio communications.