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Otokar Expands Its COBRA II Family with COBRA II – MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)

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Otokar Expands Its COBRA II Family with COBRA II – MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)

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Otokar Expands Its COBRA II Family with COBRA II - MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)
Otokar Expands Its COBRA II Family with COBRA II - MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)

Turkish vehicle manufacturer Otokar expands its COBRA II Family with COBRA II – MRAP. Cobra II – MRAP is a next generation Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle which unites high level of survivability and mobility in a modular package. The vehicle provides superior protection for the crew against ballistic, mine and IED threats while maintaining high cross-country mobility with its independent suspension system. Cobra II – MRAP is specifically designed to provide high reliability, ease of maintenance and quick removal / installation of power pack.

COBRA II Family
COBRA II Family. (Photo by Otokar)

The vehicle provides high payload and spacious internal space for integration of weapon systems and mission equipment. With its modular design, vehicle provides high payload and spacious internal space for integration of weapon systems and mission equipment. Cobra II – MRAP is upgradeable and can meet very demanding levels of STANAG 4569. Cobra II – MRAP can be configured with alternative seating layouts for up to 11 personnel with 3 or 5 door configurations as per specific user requirements.

COBRA II - MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)
COBRA II – MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected). (Photo by Otokar)

Cobra II is powered by a 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, diesel engine mated to an automatic gearbox. The vehicle can be equipped with alternative power packs with up to 400 HP according to the required performance for the mission. Run flat, CTIS, air conditioning system, blackout lighting system and towing eye are among the standard equipment of the vehicle. It can be additionally fitted with a self-recovery winch, a CBRN filtration kit, automatic fire extinguishing system, navigation system, intercom system and an auxiliary power unit.

 COBRA II - MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)
COBRA II – MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected). (Photo by Otokar)

The Cobra is a family of armored vehicles produced by Otokar of Turkey. It is produced in two generations. The Cobra (Turkish: Kobra) is an armoured tactical vehicle developed by Turkish firm Otokar. The monocoque steel v-hull provides protection against small arms fire, artillery shell shrapnel, and to a certain degree against anti-personnel and tank mines, and IEDs. Front wheel arches are designed to be blown away to free blast pockets. The Cobra vehicle forms a common platform which can be adapted for various roles and mission requirements.

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