BMC - Kirpi

BMC Kirpi is a Turkish made MRAP named after the hedgehog. The purpose of design and production of mine-resistant armored personnel carrier Kirpi is to serve in Turkish Armed Forces. Kirpi is designed and manufactured by the Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer BMC to replace aging vehicles of the military.

History
On 18 May 2016, a Kirpi was targeted by a PKK IED in southeastern Turkey. Initial reports claimed that in excess of one ton of explosives was detonated directly under the vehicle. Pictures of the aftermath showed the V-shaped hull and heavy armor encapsulating the crew to be largely intact thereby enabling the survival of 9 soldiers out of a total crew of 13.