Otokar Cobra

The Otokar Cobra is a wheeled armoured vehicle developed by Turkish firm Otokar, using some components from the American HMMWV. It was first delivered to the Turkish Army in 1997 and most recently, won a contract from a buyer for APV and 4X4 unarmored tactical vehicles.

The monocoque steel v-hull provides protection against small arms fire, artillery shell shrapnel, anti-personnel/tank mines and IEDs. Front wheel arches are designed to be blown away to free blast pockets.

The Cobra vehicle forms a common platform which can be adapted for various roles and mission requirements including: Armoured Personnel Carrier, Anti-Tank Vehicle, Reconnaissance Vehicle, Ground Surveillance Radar Vehicle, Forward Observation Vehicle, Armoured Ambulance, Armoured Command Post, turreted vehicle for 12.7mm machine gun, 20mm cannon, anti-tank missiles such as the TOW missile/Spike missile or surface-to-air missiles.

Cobra can be used as an amphibious vehicle in combat. Turkish Naval Forces is now looking for a new amphibious vehicle and Otokar Cobra is listed amongst the candidates for acquisitions.

Otokar Cobra
Type	Armoured Vehicle
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
In service	1997 - Present
Used by	Operators
Wars	2008 South Ossetia war - Turkey-PKK conflict - War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
Production history
Designer	Otokar
Manufacturer	Otokar
Specifications
Weight	combat weight 6200 kg
Length	5.23m
Width	2.22m
Height	2.1m
Crew	1+8
Main armament	Rafael Overhead Weapon Station
Secondary armament	Spike missile
Engine	Water cooled turbo charged 6.5 litre 190hp
Power/weight	31 horsepower per ton
Suspension	Helical coil suspension
Operational range	752 km
Speed	115 km/h (72Mph)