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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> |
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==Mobility== |
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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> |
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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. |
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<ref>[http://www.otokar.com.tr/en/products/product_detail.aspx?urun=44]</ref> |
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==Variants== |
===Variants=== |
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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]]. |
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Otokar Cobra | |
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Type | Light Armoured Vehicle |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Service history | |
In service | 1997 - Present |
Used by | Operators |
Wars | 2008 South Ossetia war |
Production history | |
Designer | Otokar |
Manufacturer | Otokar |
Specifications | |
Mass | 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 |
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
Algeria - 600[3]
Bahrain - N/A[3]
Georgia - 100
Iraq
Maldives - 5 Cobras[1]
Nigeria - 193 Cobras for a total of $58.8 Million including spare parts.[citation needed]
Slovenia - 10 Cobras, possible future sale of more units [3]
Bangladesh - few Cobras have been procured to test in Bangladeshi condition. There is a future plan to procure more.
Turkey - 481 Cobras
United Arab Emirates - N/A[4]
Gallery
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Georgian Cobra 15000
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Amphibious variant of the Cobra
Sources
- ^ a b c Army Technology Cobra Page.
- ^ Jane's Cobra Page.
- ^ a b c Undersecretariat for Defense Industries. Cite error: The named reference "Export" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Cobra.