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2021-02-07

OTOKAR Highlights AKREP IIe

Otokar is showcasing a wide product range to the international markets at IDEX. The company is highlighting its new generation electric powered 4x4 weapon carrier AKREP IIe, attributing to its legendary AKREP, used in 1990s.

The AKREP II is proof of Otokar’s ability to leverage its engineering, manufacturing and expertise across a large portfolio of armoured tactical vehicles. AKREP II family is an ideal solution for modern armies with its manoeuvrability and agility as well as the efficient design allowing the integration of various types of armament and weapon stations.

In addition to the full electric powered engine, AKREP II also appears in diesel and hybrid powerpack options. It combines latest automotive technologies, high firepower and protection in a low silhouette.

Having an effective firepower under amour and high payload capacity, AKREP II comfortably carries turrets up to 90mm cannon.

Being smaller in size and lesser in weight highly contribute to the agility of the low silhouette AKREP II. Steering capability on all–axles significantly increase the manoeuvrability of four-wheel drive AKREP II. Thanks to the independent suspension system and swift torque control, AKREP II can operate with equal ease on all challenging terrain conditions, no matter soft sand, deep mud, and snow.

The vehicle can carry total of three crew, driver, commander and gunner at a maximum speed of 110 km per hour.

Apart from being a perfect weapon carrier for all small, medium, and high calibres, AKREP II is an ideal solution for reconnaissance, scouting, surveillance, and base/air defence missions with quick reaction and silent mobility capabilities.

Like all other OTOKAR vehicles, the electronic system of AKREP II is also designed with an open system architecture where the electronic and human interface can be configured according to customer requirements.

Electric Ride

The electrical drive version of AKREP II, AKREP IIe, is a low silhouette and low acoustic platform with low thermal signature. With electric power source at the heart of its design, AKREP IIe is extremely agile with increased mobility and swiftness. Capable of running at considerably low level of acoustic and thermal signature, AKREP IIe is suited to be an excellent choice for conducting stealthy military operations.

The electric-based power and propulsion results in quicker start with instantaneous high torque for increased mobility.

Thanks to the “Drive-by-Wire” system of electrically controlled steering, acceleration, and braking functions, AKREP IIe is a technically feasible platform. It can be remotely controlled and comes with driving assistance system applications including autonomous capabilities.

Turkey’s pioneer and most experienced land systems company, Otokar designs and manufactures wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles and turret systems.

Otokar is exhibiting at stand 10-A05

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