Otokar COBRA 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle

Reading Time: 3 minutes Manufacturer: Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.Country of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured VehicleIn Service Since: 1997 (COBRA series); various upgraded models ongoing Overview The Otokar COBRA is a family of modular, high-mobility 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicles designed and produced by Otokar, a leading Turkish defence firm. The COBRA series is engineered to provide superior tactical flexibility, battlefield survivability, and adaptability for a wide range of military and internal security roles, including reconnaissance, command and control, patrol, and light strike operations. Design and Protection The COBRA employs a monocoque hull with a V-shaped bottom, enhancing its resistance to landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Its welded steel armour provides protection up to STANAG 4569 Level 3, with optional upgrades for higher threat environments. Ballistic glass, spall liners, and appliqué armour kits can be fitted for mission-specific requirementsKey protective features include: Mine and IED-resistant