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BMC’s new PAMİR 4x4, the latest member of the company’s Cargo and Personnel Carrier vehicle family, was unveiled for the first time at SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair. Displayed at the Istanbul Expo Center under the organization of SAHA Istanbul, the vehicle drew attention as one of BMC’s newest land platform solutions. The launch ceremony was attended by Deputy President of the Presidency of Defense Industries Mustafa Murat Şeker and BMC Otomotiv General Manager Lütfi Balık.
PAMİR 4x4 was developed in line with the field experience of the Turkish Armed Forces and the operational needs created by asymmetric warfare conditions. Designed for both personnel transport and logistics cargo missions, the platform aims to provide safe, fast and effective solutions in the field. Developed as an unarmored vehicle, PAMİR 4x4 offers flexible use for different operational requirements, including troop movement, supply transport and support missions.
As the newest platform in BMC’s four-vehicle Cargo and Personnel Carrier family, PAMİR 4x4 stands out with its speed and range capabilities. The vehicle can reach a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour and offers an operational range of 600 kilometers, enabling effective performance in long-duration missions. It can carry 4 personnel inside the cabin and up to 10 people in total when the rear cargo section is included. This makes the platform suitable for both personnel transport and small-scale logistics duties.
One of the most important capabilities of PAMİR 4x4 is its mobility in challenging terrain. The vehicle can climb and descend 60 percent gradients and can stop and restart on the same slope. This capability increases operational safety in mountainous and rough terrain. In addition, PAMİR 4x4 can move safely on 30 percent side slopes, providing units with greater freedom of movement in variable field conditions.
The vehicle also maintains its terrain performance during trailer operations. According to the information provided, PAMİR 4x4 can operate with a trailer on 30 percent gradients. This feature increases the vehicle’s operational value in logistics missions. In forward operating areas, rural regions, mountainous terrain and places where transportation infrastructure is limited, PAMİR 4x4 can offer a practical and agile solution for cargo and personnel transport.
BMC’s first public display of PAMİR 4x4 at SAHA 2026 shows that the company continues to expand its vehicle family according to operational needs from the field. As the demand for light, fast, durable and mission-adaptable vehicles grows under asymmetric warfare conditions, PAMİR 4x4 has been developed to respond to these requirements. With its unarmored structure, strong carrying capacity, long range and high terrain performance, the platform is expected to serve as a complementary vehicle in various operational scenarios for security forces.
The qualification process for PAMİR 4x4 is currently continuing with the Turkish Land Forces. This process is important for verifying the vehicle’s technical performance, field durability, carrying capacity and suitability for operations under challenging conditions. Once qualification activities are completed, PAMİR 4x4 is expected to move to a more advanced stage in the evaluation process for the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces.
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