Turkish company FNSS to deliver AACE Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover to Philippines

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According to a press release published on January 4, 2021, The Turkish company FNSS has signed a contract with the Philippine Department of Defense for the delivery of engineer armored vehicles AACE (Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover).
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Turkish-made FNSS AACE Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover tracked engineer vehicle.  (Picture source FNSS)

The Turkish company FNSS has planned to complete the delivery of the engineer armored vehicles AACE (Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover) to the Philippine army by the end of March 2023. The contract also includes training and logistic support services.

The purchase of these new engineer armored vehicles will increase the combat capabilities of engineer troops of the Philippine army and support the Philippine military's modernization efforts. Philippine soldiers will be trained by FNSS as part of the contract. 

The AACE is an amphibious, armored, tracked, combat earthmover; designed for the preparation of river banks during river crossing missions. It is capable of performing bulldozing, rough grading, excavating, hauling, and scraping operations. The vehicle has a crew of two and a large dozer blade is mounted at the front of the vehicle which is hydraulically operated. The dozer blade can be used for excavation and preparation/reduction of obstacles. 

One of the most important and unique features of AACE is its amphibious capability. The vehicle is fitted with modern electronic systems such as day and night cameras, a multi-function LCD monitor, and air conditionning system. The AACE the hull is made of ballistic aluminum to provide an amphibious capability and protect the crew against the firing of small arms and artillery shell splinters. 

The AACE is powered by a Diesel engine coupled to a fully automatic transmission. It can reach a top speed of 45 km/h and it can cross safely in river streams against current speeds up to 1.5 m/sec with 360° high-maneuverability through its two water jets, placed at the rear section on both sides of the vehicle.