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2021-03-01

Otokar’s Vehicles Steal the Show

At the recently concluded IDEX, Otokar introduced its electric armoured vehicle AKREP IIe for first time to the international market. The company also displayed its well-known wheeled armoured vehicles ARMA 6x6 and COBRA II 4x4 as well as the new generation COBRA II MRAP. In addition to the wheeled vehicles, the tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle SAFA was also highlighted.

Serdar Görgüç, General Manager, Otokar, said that being a regular vendor to both NATO and the United Nations, the company is continuously expanding its portfolio and serving a wider range of customers over the world every year, thanks to its well appreciated user-oriented approach.

He said: “Currently, around 33,000 Otokar vehicles are actively in service in more than 36 countries in the toughest climates and risky regions. We believe that the performance of our vehicles serving worldwide are the most important reference for our potential customers. We are at the forefront of the global defence industry with our know-how in land systems, engineering and R&D capabilities as well as our wide product range.”

AKREP II: Effective Firepower

In addition to a full electric powered engine, AKREP II also appears in diesel and hybrid powerpack options. AKREP II combines latest automotive technologies, high firepower and protection in a low silhouette. Having an effective firepower under amour and high payload capacity, the vehicle comfortably carries turrets up to 90mm cannon.

Being smaller in size and lesser in weight contribute to the agility of low silhouette AKREP II. Steering capability on all–axles significantly increase the manoeuvrability of the 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. AKREP II can carry total of three crew, driver, commander and gunner at a maximum speed of 110 km per hour.

Apart from being a 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.

AKREP IIe: Quicker Start

The electrical drive version of AKREP II, AKREP IIe is a low silhouette and low acoustic platform with low thermal signature.

The electric-based power and propulsion results in quicker start with instantaneous high torque for increased mobility. Due to the “drive-by-wire” system of electrically controlled steering, acceleration, and braking functions, AKREP IIe appears as a technically feasible platform for being remotely controlled or with driving assistance system applications including autonomous capabilities.

COBRA II MRAP: Mine Resistant

COBRA II MRAP combines high level of survivability and mobility in a modular package. The vehicle provides protection for the crew against ballistic, mine and IED threats while maintaining high cross-country mobility in battlefield conditions with its independent suspension system. It is designed to provide high reliability, ease of maintenance and quick removal/installation of power pack.

The vehicle provides high payload and spacious internal space for integration of weapon systems and mission equipment. It can be configured with alternative seating layouts for up to 11 personnel with three or five door configurations as per specific user requirements.

COBRA II: Mobility Capabilities

The vehicle offers high level of protection, payload capacity, and large internal volume. In addition to superior mobility, COBRA II also comes with the capacity to accommodate nine personnel including the driver and commander, offering high protection against ballistic, mine and IED threats. Delivering high performance in the toughest terrain and climate conditions with high power to weight ratio, COBRA II is tested rigorously in different parts of the world, on toughest terrain and climate conditions.

Preferred especially for offering a wide range of weapons integration and mission equipment options, COBRA II is successfully used for border protection as well as internal security and peacekeeping missions. The modular structure of COBRA II also makes the vehicle a flexible platform to be used as a personnel carrier, weapons platform, ground surveillance radar, CBRN reconnaissance vehicle, command control vehicle, and ambulance.

ARMA 6x6: Modular Armoured Vehicle

Otokar’s multi-wheeled modular armoured vehicle ARMA 6x6 offers mobility, high mine and ballistic protection, as well as medium and high-calibre weapon system integration options. Offering high tactical and technical features, ARMA comes with an optional amphibious variant for peacekeeping and humanitarian aid operations in demanding terrain and climate conditions.

ARMA 6x6 can be equipped with different weapons and turrets according to need. The 6x6 can be used for various missions as an armoured personnel carrier, armoured combat vehicle, command control, reconnaissance, and CBRN reconnaissance vehicle while different weapon systems can be integrated into the vehicle.

SAFA IFV: Power-packed Performance

Thanks to its modular design, SAFA can be fitted with manned or unmanned weapon systems ranging from 7.62 mm to 120 mm as well as air defence and mortar systems. With superior mobility, SAFA can serve in all kinds of combat environments from urban, built-up areas and light bridges to woodlands and all terrains, especially on soft surfaces where main battle tanks are unable to operate due to their heavy weights.

A reliable and robust torsion bar suspension system consists of seven dual rubber-tire road wheels on each side. SAFA has an automatic track tensioning system, which can adjust track tension for different road conditions to achieve mobility.

SAFA has a power pack in the front of the hull combined with turbo charged diesel engine and an automatic transmission provides which power ranging from 700 hp to 1100 hp.

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