Operational Purpose and Role

The primary purpose of TEBER-35 UKK is to provide armored vehicles with enhanced firepower, extended engagement range, and high precision while maximizing crew survivability. Its remote-controlled architecture allows all operations to be conducted from within the protected hull, significantly reducing exposure to enemy fire, snipers, shrapnel, and asymmetric threats.

Doctrine and Concept of Use

• TEBER-35 UKK is designed to support:
• Mechanized infantry units
• Armored reconnaissance elements
• Border security and area control missions
• Counter-UAS and low-altitude air defense roles

The 35 mm caliber offers superior lethality and effective range compared to 25–30 mm systems, especially when employing air-burst programmable ammunition against personnel, drones, and concealed targets.

Platform Architecture

The system consists of:

• 35 mm automatic cannon (main armament)
• 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (secondary armament)
• Electro-optical sighting suite
• Digital fire control computer
• Fully electric drive and stabilization system
• Gunner and commander control consoles inside the vehicle

The turret features an open-architecture design, enabling integration with vehicle battle management systems and external command-and-control networks.

Survivability and Protection Concept

As an unmanned turret, TEBER-35 UKK keeps the crew under armor at all times, significantly increasing survivability. The fully electric actuation system provides lower acoustic and thermal signatures compared to hydraulic systems, contributing to reduced detectability and improved reliability.

Accuracy, Reaction Time, and Engagement Envelope

Two-axis stabilization ensures high hit probability while the vehicle is on the move. Continuous 360° traverse and weapon elevation from -10° to +45° allow effective engagement in urban, mountainous, and open terrain environments. Advanced fire control algorithms support rapid target acquisition and high first-round hit probability.

Integrated Systems and Ecosystem

TEBER-35 UKK can be integrated onto FNSS armored vehicle families as well as other wheeled and tracked platforms. Integration with command-and-control systems and external sensors is supported, though detailed specifications are not publicly disclosed.

Advantages and Limitations Against Modern Threats

Advantages:

• High effectiveness against drones and infantry with air-burst ammunition
• Increased crew safety through remote operation
• Extended engagement range and lethality of the 35 mm caliber

Limitations:

• Weight and recoil characteristics may limit integration on very light platforms
• Detailed integration with active protection systems is not publicly available

Variants and Modernization

TEBER-35 UKK is part of the broader TEBER turret family, which includes different calibers and configurations. The 35 mm version represents the medium-caliber solution. Information on block upgrades and specific modernization packages is partially restricted.

Operational Use and Deliveries

Publicly available information on operational users and in-service platforms is limited. FNSS actively markets TEBER-35 UKK for both domestic and export customers.

Detailed Technical Information

Dimensions and Weight

• Turret weight: Not publicly disclosed (varies by configuration and platform)

Power and Actuation

• Fully electric drive system
• Low maintenance and high operational reliability

Performance

• Traverse: 360° continuous
• Weapon elevation: -10° / +45°
• Stabilization: Two-axis

Sensors and Detection

• Daylight camera
• Thermal imaging camera
• Laser rangefinder

(Sensor resolution and detection ranges are not publicly disclosed)

Target Detection and Tracking

• Independent gunner and commander control
• Automatic target tracking functions (details not public)

Engagement and Fire Control

• Advanced ballistic computation
• Accurate fire against moving targets
• Programmable ammunition support

Main Armament and Ammunition

• 35 mm dual-feed automatic cannon
• Rate of fire: ~200 rounds/min
• Ready-to-fire ammunition: ~100 rounds
• HE, AP, and air-burst programmable ammunition types

Secondary Armament

• 7.62 mm electrically driven or gas-operated machine gun
• ~1,000 rounds ready-to-fire

Command, Control, and Data Links

• Internal vehicle control consoles
• External C2 integration: Not publicly disclosed

Electronic Warfare Resistance

• Specific ECCM capabilities are not publicly available

Deployment and Logistics

• Integration on wheeled and tracked armored vehicles
• Low maintenance concept
• Rapid repair and sustainment approach

Crew Requirement

• Gunner and commander operating from inside the vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TEBER-35 UKK used for?

• It provides armored vehicles with medium-caliber firepower against personnel, light armored vehicles, drones, and low-altitude air threats while keeping the crew under armor.

What is its effective range?

• The effective range depends on the ammunition type used. Exact figures are not publicly disclosed, but it exceeds that of typical 30 mm systems.

Which targets can it engage effectively?

• Infantry, light armored vehicles, fortifications, low-flying aerial targets, and unmanned aerial systems.

What is the benefit of programmable ammunition?

• Air-burst detonation enables high effectiveness against concealed personnel and small aerial targets, including drones.

Can it fire accurately while moving?

• Yes. Two-axis stabilization allows accurate fire on the move.

Is it mobile or fixed?

• It is a mobile turret system designed for integration on armored vehicles, not a fixed air defense system.

What are its main counterparts?

• Comparable systems include other medium-caliber remote or unmanned turret solutions. TEBER-35 UKK stands out with its integration flexibility and advanced ammunition options.

Sources

• FNSS official product literature
• FNSS presentations at international defense exhibitions (IDEF)
• Open-source defense industry analyses
• Publicly available technical brochures (2021–2025)