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Cobra was developed by [[Otokar]]'s research and development team to provide the best solution for the need of the armed forced for wheeled armored vehicles. The Cobra designs incorporate some mechanical components of the [[HMMWV]] vehicle from AM General. Cobra attracts interest with its superior maneuvering capability and its high level of ballistic protection as well as its feature of adjustability of the same platform for diverse functions. It provides great facilities in maintenance and service as it is designed on the same framework and infrastructure and it can be manufactured in many models and types. The fact that the infrastructure remains the same even in diverse Cobras manufactured for different realms, which, in turn, saves from maintenance and repair works and spare parts, makes Cobra an armored vehicle preferred by many armies.<ref>[http://www.otokar.com.tr/en/products/product_detail.aspx?urun=44]</ref> It was first delivered to the [[Turkish Army]] in 1997.<ref name="Cobra">[http://www.army-technology.com/projects/cobra/ Army Technology Cobra Page.]</ref>
The '''Cobra''' ({{lang-tr|Kobra}}) is a wheeled light [[armoured vehicle]] developed by [[Otokar]], using many components from the [[USA|American]] [[HMMWV]].<ref name="Cobra">[http://www.army-technology.com/projects/cobra/ Army Technology Cobra Page.]</ref><ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/land_forces/supplement/lav/lav_cobra.shtml Jane's Cobra Page.]</ref> It was first delivered to the [[Turkish Army]] in 1997.<ref name="Cobra">[http://www.army-technology.com/projects/cobra/ Army Technology Cobra Page.]</ref>


==Mobility==

The Cobra's power/weight ratio is higher than 30 HP/ton. The powerful turbo diesel VB engine gives Cobra power to navigate the toughest terrain conditions. An electronically controlled automatic transmission, permanent four wheel drive and 2-speed lockable transfer box ensure high mobility whatever the terrain conditions are. An independent suspension and Central Tyre Inflation System make the Cobra the highest mobility armored vehicle in its class. <ref>[http://www.otokar.com.tr/en/products/product_detail.aspx?urun=44]</ref>


==Survivability==
==Survivability==
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The [[monocoque]] steel [[v-hull]] provides protection against [[small arm]]s fire, [[artillery]] shell [[Shrapnel shell|shrapnel]], anti-personnel/tank [[Land mine|mines]] and [[Improvised explosive device|IED]]s. Front wheel arches are designed to be blown away to free blast pockets.
The [[monocoque]] steel [[v-hull]] provides protection against [[small arm]]s fire, [[artillery]] shell [[Shrapnel shell|shrapnel]], anti-personnel/tank [[Land mine|mines]] and [[Improvised explosive device|IED]]s. Front wheel arches are designed to be blown away to free blast pockets.


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==Transportability==
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The compactly designed Cobra is transportable by aircraft, helicopter, truck or railway, suitable for rapid deployment forces.
<ref>[http://www.otokar.com.tr/en/products/product_detail.aspx?urun=44]</ref>


==Variants==
===Variants===


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)|Spike missile]] or [[surface-to-air missiles]].
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)|Spike missile]] or [[surface-to-air missiles]].

Revision as of 23:52, 29 May 2009

Otokar Cobra
TypeLight Armoured Vehicle
Place of origin Turkey
Service history
In service1997 - Present
Used byOperators
Wars2008 South Ossetia war
Production history
DesignerOtokar
ManufacturerOtokar
Specifications
Masscombat weight 6200 kg
Length5.23m
Width2.22m
Height2.1m
Crew1+8
Main
armament
Rafael Overhead Weapon Station
Secondary
armament
Spike missile
EngineWater cooled turbo charged 6.5 litre
190hp
Power/weight31 horsepower per ton
SuspensionHelical coil suspension
Operational
range
752 km
Maximum speed 115 km/h (72Mph)

The Cobra (Turkish: Kobra) is a wheeled light armoured vehicle developed by Otokar, using many components from the American HMMWV.[1][2] It was first delivered to the Turkish Army in 1997.[1]

Survivability

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.


Variants

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.

Combat history

The Otokar Cobra has only seen action in the 2008 South Ossetia War.[citation needed]

Operators

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Army Technology Cobra Page.
  2. ^ Jane's Cobra Page.
  3. ^ a b c Undersecretariat for Defense Industries. Cite error: The named reference "Export" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cobra.
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