Otokar Cobra

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Otokar cobra
A Cobra outside Otokar factory.
General characteristics
Crew	1+8
Length	5229 mm
Width	2220 mm
Height	2100 mm
Weight	combat weight 6200 kg
Armour and armament
Armour	Unknown. can protect against Anti-Tank mines.
Main armament	depends on the version
Secondary armament	none
Mobility
Power plant	water cooled turbo charged 6.5 litre 190hp
Suspension	helical coil suspension
Road speed	115 km/h (72Mph)
Power/weight	31 horsepower per ton
Range	752 km

Cobra has been developed by Otokar's research and development team to provide the best solution for the need of the armed forced for wheeled armored vehicles. 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.

Rubber tire-wheeled 4 x 4 Cobra Armored Vehicle capable of carrying 1+8 personnel is manufactured with the following types. Moreover, it has an amphibious version as well.

[edit] Self-Protection

The monocoque hull structure has optimised body angles and a low silhouette for increased survivability. Run flat tyres are a standard feature, allowing the vehicle to continue its mission with deflated tyres.

The hull provides all round protection against infantry rifles and machine guns and artillery shell splinters. The vehicle provides protection against anti-personnel and anti-tank mines and side explosives. Add-on Armour kits can be provided if required. Protection of the crew is enhanced by using collapsible seat bases, four-point seat belts and additional composite flooring.