Otokar, the biggest privately owned company of Turkish Defence Industry, was awarded 47.5 million Euro contract for COBRA II Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle to perform in various missions of Turkish security forces. The delivery of the vehicles will be completed in the first half of 2017.
Turkey’s largest land system manufacturer Otokar received a new order for its COBRA II 4×4 tactical wheeled armoured vehicle. 47.5 million Euro amounted contract for COBRA II includes various systems, maintenance and support services except for the vehicles. The delivery of the vehicles will be completed in the first half of 2017. The vehicles will be in service to meet various requirements of the security forces.
COBRA II
COBRA II 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle is a modular platform with superior technical and tactical characteristics which is developed over existing COBRA Vehicle. Besides outstanding mobility, COBRA II provides higher ballistic and mine protection, increased payload capacity and internal volume. With its wide range of weapon integration and mission equipment options COBRA II can serve various types of missions including urban and peacekeeping missions with optional amphibious feature. The vehicle provides a remarkable performance in a wide range of challenging terrains and climatic conditions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS | |
| Overall length | 18.4 feet/5.6 m |
| Overall width | 8.2 feet/2.5 m |
| Overall height | 7.2 feet/2.2 m |
| Track width | 6.8 feet/2.085 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.7 feet/3.57 m |
| Ground clearance | 1.3 feet/0.4 m |
| Crew capacity | Up to 9, including driver and commander |
| Gross vehicle weight | 26,455 lbs/12,000 kg |
| ENGINE | 6.7 liters, 6 cylinders, diesel, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, intercooler 281 HP (210 kW) @2500 rpm, 970 Nm @ 1700 rpm, EURO-3 emission standards F-34 and F-54 fuel compatibility or 6.7 liters, 6 cylinders, diesel, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, intercooler 360 HP @2500 rpm, 1100 Nm @ 1400 rpm F-34 and F-54 fuel compatibility |
| GEARBOX | Automatic, 6 forward -1 reverse |
| TRANSFER BOX | Two speed with differential lock |
| AXLES | Differentials with lock and geared wheel hubs |
| SUSPANSION | Fully Independent suspension with spring & shock absorber |
| BRAKES | Air-over hydraulic service brakes with discs on each wheel, dual circuit with Anti-Locking Brake System (ABS) Spring activated, air-over hydraulic release parking brake |
| STEERING | Hydraulic assisted power steering with adjustable steering wheel |
| FUEL TANK | 52.8 gallon/200 liters |
| TIRES | 395/85 R20 size radial tires with run fiat device |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 V electrical system installation, 400 A alternator capacity |
| 2×12 volt, 120 Ah batteries | |
| PERFORMANCE DATA | |
| Angle of approach | 48° |
| Angle of departure | 60° |
| Obstacle crossing | 1.3 feet/0.4 m |
| Trench crossing | 3 feet/0.9 m |
| Gradeability | 60 % |
| Side slope | 30 % |
| Range | 435 miles/700 km |
| Maximum speed on road | 68 mph/110 km/h |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Thermal Front Camera | |
| Air Conditioning System/Heater | |
| Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) | |
| Run-Flat Tires | |
| Anti-Locking Brake System (ABS) | |
| Blackout Lighting System | |
| Intervehicle Start Socket | |
| Central Main Switch | |
| Multipoint Seat Belts | |
| Radio Provisions | |
| Towing Eye | |
| On Vehicle Equipment | |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | |
| Self-Recovery Winch | |
| Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Filtration Kit | |
| Automatic Fire Suppression Systems | |
| Intercom System | |
| Grenade Launchers | |
| Navigation System | |
| Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) | |
