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Combat Situation or Peacekeeping

Operations, Otokar is There

Otokar’s General Manager Aykut Özüner R&D, engineering and testing by accommodating turrets up to 90 mm
says the quick response to needs, unique cannon.
lead times, and excellent after-sales ser- capabilities, production strength
vices, keep Otokar ahead in the competitive and experience. We are happy to The four-wheel drive system and steerable
global market. be participating in SAHA EXPO rear axle of Akrep II greatly enhances the
maneuverability capability of the vehicle.
Otokar is presenting five of its armoured once again,” Özüner opines. The vehicle has a superior mobility and han-
vehicles at the SAHA Expo. dling capabilities in all terrain conditions no
Of the products on display, Cobra II is ac- matter mud, snow or puddles. Its compact
Highlighting Otokar’s strong presence in tively used in more than 20 end-users in design, high level of both kinetic and mine
global defence industry, Özüner says: the world. It offers high level of protection, protection, and the U-type power package
“Today we are very proud that payload capacity, and large internal volume. placed at the rear of the vehicle make Akrep
Otokar is among the leading In addition to its superior mobility, Cobra II II a very special and competitive platform
land systems manufacturers provides high protection against ballistic, especially where the maneuverability is
mine, and IED threats. The combat proven crowned with crab steering, a company
globally. Over 33,000 of our vehicle is operated by many armies in dif- official said.
military vehicles are current- ferent parts of the world on toughest terrain Otokar’s multi-wheeled modular armoured
and climate conditions.
ly in service in more than 40 vehicle Arma, with its high tactical and
countries across five conti- Being suitable for the integration of wide technical capabilities, is exhibited in two
different models. Arma, featuring superior
nents. These vehicles deliver range of weapon and mission equipment mobility, high mine and ballistic protection,
options, Cobra II is successfully in service
high performance and security for border protection as well as internal offers medium and high caliber weapons
in the most critical missions, security and peacekeeping missions in dif- system integration options to serve in
peacekeeping and humanitarian missions
ranging from combat situations ferent users. The modular structure of Cobra in the most challenging terrain and climate
II also makes the vehicle a flexible platform
to peacekeeping operations.” to be used as a personnel carrier, anti-tank conditions.
weapons platform, Reconnaissance & Arma, which is also available with an am-
“Our products, meeting NATO Surveillance, CBRN reconnaissance vehi- phibious kit, impresses with its high combat
standards, combined with cle, command control vehicle, recovery and payload and spacious interiors.
medical evacuation.
our quick response to needs, Arma family, which can be equipped with

unique lead times, and excellent Another product on static display is the different weapon and turret systems in
after-sales services, keep us Akrep II, built on Otokar’s initial Akrep de- response to different requirements, can be
veloped in 1990s. It is designed as an ar-
adapted to diverse missions with variants
ahead in the competitive global moured reconnaissance and surveillance such as armoured personnel carrier, ar-
market. Otokar is also pioneer in vehicle and a large caliber weapon platform. moured combat vehicle, command control,
the Turkish land systems indus- Combining high firepower and survivability and CBRN reconnaissance vehicle. ARMA
in a low silhouette, the AKREP II meets the 6x6 and ARMA 8x8 are exhibited with Mızrak
try with its wide product range, current and future needs of modern armies 30 mm Turret.

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