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Analysis: KAPLAN MT Poised to Become Force Multiplier for Indonesia

11 Aralık 2017
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In the 46th issue of MSI Turkish Defence Review (TDR) we have published an article titled “KAPLAN MT Poised to Become Force Multiplier for Indonesia” by Alper Çalık, Technical Writer at MSI TDR. You can read the article below:

In the design and development project being conducted jointly by FNSS and PT Pindad of Indonesia, for which a contract was signed in 2014, the conceptual design of the Medium–Weight Class Tank KAPLAN MT was completed and the tank was introduced at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition held in Jakarta between November 2 and 5. The ready-for-testing prototype was on display at IDEF 2017 and was shipped to Indonesia to begin testing in September. The KAPLAM MT took part in a parade held in the city of Cilegon on the occasion of Indonesia’s National Armed Forces Day on October 5.

It is worth mentioning that today’s medium-weight class tanks are no match for MBTs in face to face combat, but offer advantages over them in other areas. MBTs are designed for battle against equivalent vehicles, and therefore have their main armour on the front, while medium-weight class tanks have an even level of protection across the entire vehicle. The main reason for this design is that light or mechanised infantry, as the more likely enemy, may approach from any direction, in that medium-weight class tanks are mostly used in defensive roles rather than for direct attacks, like MBTs. In addition, they are much better protected against the 25-30 mm calibre main weapons of armoured combat vehicles, which they will single out as their primary targets, than light tanks in the 15-20 ton class.

Another advantage of the medium class to the heavy class is their high mobility. The importance of moving swiftly and changing position in a combat zone has been proven throughout the course of history. The Crescent or Turan manoeuvre, one of the oldest Turkish war tactics, or the German blitzkrieg doctrine from World War II are among the best known examples of such a strategy, both of which are built on units that can move rapidly and change position quickly in the field

The heaviest cargo plane in the inventory of the Indonesian Air Force is currently the C-130, which with an approximate payload capacity of 20 tons is insufficient for the transport of the 35-ton KAPLAN MT, and so it is no surprise that Indonesia plans to purchase the A400M, which are already in the inventory of the Turkish Air Forces, as can be seen in Table 2.



Another unique feature of the KAPLAN MT is that it was designed as a tank in the design phase, in that its modern competitors in other countries were initially designed as armoured combat vehicles (ACV), but were eventually equipped with armour kits and heavier weapon systems later. The CV-90120 T light tank, developed on the CV-90 APC platform, or the Marder light tank manufactured, which is based on the Marder APC, can be cited as examples of such platforms. The main point here is that a vehicle with a design weight ranging between 20 to 25 tons supporting a load between 30 and 35 tons. Undoubtedly designers take the necessary actions to ensure the vehicle meets the necessary requirements, but we can say with some comfort that a vehicle that has been designed as a tank from the very beginning will be much more coherent and balanced.

Why KAPLAN MT?

It may be useful to analyse why Indonesia has opted this kind of combat platform.

Infrastructure: Firstly, it is known that the transportation infrastructure in the country has various problems that may obstruct an MBT from functioning to its best ability, which can be explained using a mathematical expression: “the ratio of logistical cost to gross domestic product”. This value goes some way to explaining the logistical costs, and thus the condition, of the infrastructure of a country. When this ratio is high, the transportation infrastructure in the country can be assumed to be costly and problematic. The average value for Asian countries is 15-20 percent, while this figure is 27 percent for Indonesia. Problems related to transportation infrastructure considerably restrict the strategic mobility of MBTs, which weigh over 60 tons. In short, you cannot drive a tank in your country if your bridges are weak. It is on this point that the advantage of medium-weight class tanks, which are lighter, emerges.


With a maximum weight of 35 tons, the KAPLAN MT has been developed to cross soft ground and bridges with a low load-bearing capacity, which tend to be highly inaccessible to main battle tanks.

Economics/Logistics: These two titles should be analysed at the same together. The country has a large number of light tanks and wheeled armoured vehicles with different configurations. Putting MBTs aside, the barrels of those with the heaviest weapons is 90 mm, while the Leopard 2 A4 tanks that they own have a 120 mm main gun. Thus, the acquisition of a weapon system that uses 105 mm ammunition by an army that is equipped mostly with 90 and 120 mm weapon systems means a very costly initial burden and a significant change in the army’s logistical infrastructure. It, however, remains a fact that 105 mm ammunition is cheaper and more prevalent around the world than 120 mm ammunition. In addition to all these facts, 105 mm ammunition causes less collateral damage than 120 mm, and serves to lessen the number of unwanted casualties during firefights in residential areas.

In addition, Indonesia’s defence budget, which increased recently, should be mentioned. Indonesia’s annual defence budget rose from $4 billion to approximately $8.5 billion from 2009 to 2016. When its advantages and disadvantages are evaluated alongside the country’s economic condition, the selection of the 105 mm main weapon can be understood.

Geographical: Indonesia is a country in the tropical belt, where temperatures are considerably high, and for this reason, the vehicle will be equipped with an advanced cooling system. All internal combustion engines are thermodynamic machines that can function efficiently only within specific temperature ranges. Indonesia is a country of volcanic islands that are very mountainous, and the average inclination is quite high. The significance of the +42 elevation angle of the turret can be understood from this fact.

In addition, Indonesia possesses thousands of islands, numbering somewhere in the region of 18,000, although the exact number differs depending on the source. The KAPLAN MT is not an amphibious platform, although it would be much easier to transport a medium tank weighing around 35 tons than an MBT weighing in at 65 tons or more.

KAPLAN MT Demonstrates Maturity and the Confidence Placed on it in Indonesia

After the unveiling of the prototype at IDEF 2017, the medium-weight tank KAPLAN MT developed by FNSS in collaboration with PT Pindad of Indonesia took part in a parade in the city of Cilegon, held on the occasion of Indonesia National Armed Forces Day on October 5, driven by the personnel of the Indonesian Armed Forces.

Nail Kurt, General Manager and CEO of FNSS, made the following comments about the presence of the KAPLAN MT at the parade: “The fact that the KAPLAN MT was displayed at a parade, while being driven by its operator, is the biggest indication of the maturity of the project and the confidence placed on it by the user. An unfortunate fire incident experienced by another newly-developed vehicle in another country is proof that [creating a new vehicle] is a very serious undertaking. Our product will be a highly effective solution in these times of asymmetric warfare. The KAPLAN MT meets all the requirements for easy and rapid deployment, high manoeuvrability, low visibility, high firepower and cost-effectiveness.”

The KAPLAN MT’s tests in Indonesia are continuing as part of the project.

The Indonesian Air Force reported that they plan to add 3 new Fighter Squadron , 4 units AEW&C aircrafts, 4 units MRTT aircrafts...etc.
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TUDM nilai aset, tingkat keupayaan

10 Disember 2017 3:00 AM

IPOH 9 Dis. – Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) sedang membuat penilaian untuk menentukan empat unit pesawat Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) yang sesuai bagi meningkat keupayaan pasukan tersebut pada masa depan.

Panglima Tentera Udara, Je­neral Tan Sri Affendi Buang berkata, empat pesawat tersebut merupakan aset terbaharu yang telah diluluskan kerajaan kepada TUDM pada pembentangan Bajet 2018, Oktober lalu.

Selain itu kata Affendi, pihak­nya juga sedang melihat keupayaan lain yang relevan melibatkan pembangunan pesawat tanpa pemandu (UAV) sebagai langkah persediaan menghadapi ancaman baharu di masa hadapan.

“Pada masa yang sama, TUDM juga dalam perjalanan untuk memperkuat dan memperkasakan lagi keupayaan kita dengan peralatan yang konvensional dan bukan konvensional.

“Ini adalah untuk menentukan kita benar-benar bersedia untuk menghadapi sebarang ancaman tidak kira pada masa sekarang dan juga masa hadapan, selain memastikan keupayaan kita sentiasa setaraf dengan keupayaan negara serantau yang lain,” katanya.

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Helikopter Apache Akan Diserahkan, Selanjutnya Boeing Tawarkan Helikopter Chinook

Rabu, 13 Desember 2017

Jakarta – Menteri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia Ryamizard Ryacudu menerima Wakil Direktur Global  Sales and Marketing Boeing  Defence Space (BDS) Mr. Yeong Tae Pak, Rabu (13/12) di kantor Kementerian Pertahanan, Jakarta.

Dalam pertemuan tersebut, kedua pihak membicarakan tentang kerja sama pengadaan Alutsista yakni terkait dengan pengadaan helikopter serbu Apache dan juga penawaran helikopter angkut besar Chinook.

Wakil Direktur Global  Sales and Marketing Boeing  Defence Space menyampaikan ucapan selamat kepada Indonesia yang dalam waktu dekat akan menerima helikopter serbu Apache pesanan TNI AD. Pihaknya menjamin bahwa Apache adalah helikopter terbaik saat ini.

Selain itu pihak Boeing juga menjanjikan akan memberikan pelatihan dan dukungan yang terbaik. “Jadi terkait dengan dukungan suku cadang dan pemeliharaan sudah dibicarakan dengan pihak PT DI”, ungkapnya.

Terkait dengan penawaran helikopter Chinook, Wakil Direktur Global  Sales and Marketing Boeing  Defence Space lebih lanjut menjelaskan apabila Indonesia berminat, maka pihak Boeing akan memberikan penawaran dengan skema pembiyaan dan harga yang terbaik.

Boeing juga bersedia memberikan penjelasan selengkap – lengkapnya bagaimana sistem offset-nya yang sesuai dengan keinginan Indonesia untuk memajukan industri pertahanan dalam negeri.

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