Jump to content

Otokar Cobra: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→‎Cobra Current operators: Added Syria, will update map
No edit summary
Line 60: Line 60:


'''Cobra II'''
'''Cobra II'''
[[File:Otokar_Cobra_2.jpg|thumb|alt=|upright=0.9|right|Cobra II in IDF 2013]]
[[File:Otokar_Cobra_2.jpg|thumb|alt=|upright=0.9|right|Cobra II in IDEF 2013]]


Fist unveiled at IDEF 2013, the Cobra II is a more heavily-armored successor to the Cobra. The Cobra II has a combat weight that is roughly double that of its predecessor and is slightly wider, longer and taller.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/57021/otokar-s-cobra-ii-4x4-receives-its-first-orders|title=Otokar's Cobra II 4x4 receives its first orders {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2016-04-21}}</ref>
Fist unveiled at IDEF 2013, the Cobra II is a more heavily-armored successor to the Cobra. The Cobra II has a combat weight that is roughly double that of its predecessor and is slightly wider, longer and taller.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/57021/otokar-s-cobra-ii-4x4-receives-its-first-orders|title=Otokar's Cobra II 4x4 receives its first orders {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2016-04-21}}</ref>

Revision as of 08:31, 22 April 2017

Otokar Cobra
Otokar Cobra in an Azerbaijani military parade. This Cobra is armed with a DShKM machine gun and a mounted gun shield.
TypeInfantry mobility vehicle
Place of originTurkey
Service history
In service1997–present
Used byOperators
WarsWar in Afghanistan (2001–present)
Russo-Georgian War
Turkey–PKK conflict
Operation Euphrates Shield
Kosovo War
Production history
DesignerOtokar
ManufacturerOtokar
Specifications
MassCobra : 6200 kg Cobra II: 12,000kg.
LengthCobra: 5.23m Cobra II: 5.6m
WidthCobra: 2.22m Cobra II: 2.5m
HeightCobra: 2.1m Cobra II: 2.2m
CrewCobra 1+8 Cobra II: 2+7
EngineCobra: 6.5L,GM V8 diesel, water cooled,turbo charged

Cobra II: 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, diesel engine
Cobra: 190hp

Cobra II: 281hp
SuspensionHelical coil suspension
Operational
range
Cobra: 752 km Cobra II: 700km
Maximum speed Cobra: 115 km/h (72Mph) Cobra II: 110lm/h

The Cobra (Turkish: Kobra) is an infantry mobility vehicle developed by Turkish firm Otokar which uses some mechanical components and sub-systems of the HMMWV[1][2]

Survivability

The monocoque steel v-hull provides protection against small arms fire, artillery shell shrapnel, and to a certain degree against anti-personnel/tank mines and IEDs. Front wheel arches are designed to be blown away to free blast pockets.[1]

In December 2016, footage of an ISIS attack against Turkish M-60 Sabra tanks circulating the internet, showed the crew of a Cobra APC surviving a direct hit with from an ISIS ATGM.[3]

Variants

Cobra

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 (turret produced by the Israeli firm Rafael), 20mm cannon, anti-tank missiles such as the TOW missile/Spike missile or surface-to-air missiles.[1]

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.

Cobra II

Cobra II in IDEF 2013

Fist unveiled at IDEF 2013, the Cobra II is a more heavily-armored successor to the Cobra. The Cobra II has a combat weight that is roughly double that of its predecessor and is slightly wider, longer and taller.[4]

Standard equipment suite includes rear view camera, thermal front camera, air conditioning system, blackout lighting system, multi-point seat belts, radio provisions, and a towing eye. It can be optionally equipped with a self-recovery winch, nuclear, biological and chemical filtration kit, automation fire extinguishing system, intercom system, navigation system and an auxiliary power unit.[5] In an APC configuration the vehicle can carry nine personnel and the vehicle can be armed with a number of different weapons, including crew-operated machine guns and remote weapon stations armed with short-range surface-to-air missiles and grenade launchers.[4] Powered by a 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail diesel engine that produces 281 hp, its maximum road speed is 110 km/h on roads and has a maximum cruising range of 700 km[5]

Otokar has received orders for the Cobra II both for an undisclosed customer and from the Turkish Armed Forces.[4]

In late 2015, the Turkish Armed Forces ordered 82 Cobra II vehicles plus related systems, maintenance and support worth $52 million.[4][6][7] Delivery is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2017.[6]

In June 2016, the Turkish Armed Forces ordered an undisclosed number of Cobra II vehicles plus related systems, maintenance and support worth $120.8 million.[8] Assuming the same value to vehicle ratio as the 2015 order, this would imply an order of about 180 vehicles.[8]

Cobra II amphibious

Larger then the Cobra II but, has the same design element and with a more powerful 6.7 liter 360Hp V6 Turbocharged engine. Its capable of crossing lakes and small body of water without sacrificing mobility.[9]

Operational History

Georgia

In the 2008 South Ossetia war, Cobra vehicles equipped with 12.7 mm NSV machine guns and 40 mm automatic grenade launchers [10] were used by the special forces of Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs during their assault on the city in the Battle of Tskhinvali.

Pakistan

According to sources Pakistan purchased about 200+ of these vehicles and plan to have about 500+ in their inventory. A deal was concluded with TOT and remaining vehicles are to be produced at Heavy Industries Taxila with additional orders for Otokar Akrep.

Nigeria

The Nigerian Military has deployed Cobras during operations against the terrorist Boko Haram Insurgency in the North-East of the country since 2013.[11]

Afghanistan

Cobras are used by the Turkish Armed Forces in Afghanistan.

Turkey

Cobras are actively being used by the Turkish Armed Forces within the country for anti-terrorism operations.

Cobras have shown to be highly resistant against most mine and IED attacks, with the crew surviving most incidents without any injuries. The increasing sophistication of IED use by the PKK and the loss of eight soldiers inside one on August 19, 2015 has prompted the Turkish Armed Forces to upgrade its fleet of armored vehicles.[12] This has in part led to additional orders for the improved Cobra II[7]

Cobras have also been used effectively by Free Syrian Army against ISIS and YPG during Operation Euphrates Shield.

Operators

Map of Otokar Cobra operators in blue

Cobra Current operators

Cobra II Current & Future Operators

Gallery

  • Slovenian Armed Force
    Slovenian Armed Force
  • Otokar Cobras during 2011 Baku Military Parade
    Otokar Cobras during 2011 Baku Military Parade
  • Cobra Cockpit Design
    Cobra Cockpit Design

See also

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Cobra Light Armoured Vehicle - Army Technology". army-technology.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.[unreliable source?]
  2. ^ "Otokar Cobra is a true all-terrain fighting machine". Fox News. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  3. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0BLSmum9B8
  4. ^ a b c d e "Otokar's Cobra II 4x4 receives its first orders | IHS Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  5. ^ a b "Cobra II Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle". Army Technology. Retrieved 2016-04-21.[unreliable source?]
  6. ^ a b "Turkey contracts Otokar for Cobra II armored vehicles". UPI. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  7. ^ a b c "Turkey Picks Otokar for $52M Armored Vehicle Contract". Defense News. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  8. ^ a b c "Turkey orders more Cobra II armoured vehicles | IHS Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  9. ^ Cobra 2 https://www.otokar.com/en-us/products/Documents/cobra-ii.pdf
  10. ^ Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Conflict in Georgia, Final report Volume III. p.121
  11. ^ "SECURITY OPERATIONS IN INSURGENCY-PRONE 'EMERGENCY RULE' AREAS OF N.E NIGERIA : EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATIONS 8-9 AUGUST, 2013 (PHOTO CREDIT: SUNDAY ALAMBA/ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Beegeagle's Blog". Beegeagle's Blog. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Turkish army to upgrade armored vehicles - POLITICS". hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  13. ^ [1]
  14. ^ "ناقلات الجنود المدرعة تركية الصنع !". Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  15. ^ Pike, John. "Bahrain - Army Equipment". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  16. ^ "Otokar cobra of Dhaka Metropolitan Police ~ Bangladesh Defence". defencebd.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  17. ^ "Otokar Kazakistan'da 'Cobra' üretecek". MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  18. ^ "Turqia e mbështet fuqishëm FSK-në". MFSK - MKBS - MKSF. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  19. ^ "Mauritania deploys new armoured vehicles for peacekeeping mission". janes.com. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  20. ^ "DM Besimi receives Turkish donation for ARM". Влада на Република Македонија. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  21. ^ "NIGERIAN ARMY OTOKAR COBRA APC: ORIENTED TOWARDS URBAN BRAWLS". Beegeagle's Blog. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  22. ^ "Cobra Armored Personnel Carrier".
  23. ^ "36.000 evrov za uro leta". Prvi interaktivni multimedijski portal, MMC RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  24. ^ "Video: captured Turkish Otokar Cobra armored vehicle". Defence Watch. 30 December 2016. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  25. ^ "NDF on Twitter: Another Turkish armored (Otokar Cobra) has been captured by Syrian Army from #ISIS #EastAleppo". Twitter. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  26. ^ "Turkey's Otokar Wins Armored Vehicle Contract From UN". Defense News. Retrieved 20 September 2015.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Otokar Cobra.


Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Otokar_Cobra&oldid=776637006"