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Cobra Armored Personnel Carrier
Specifications
Country of Origin/Used by: | Turkey (and many others including Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Maldives, Nigeria, Pakistan, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates and even United Nations forces) |
First Produced/Service Dates: | 1997 |
Manufactured by: | Manufacture: Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi AS (Turkey); Chassis: AM General, LLC |
Crew: | 2+7 (some references reporting up to 9?) |
Armament: | Many different weapon mounts and turrets can be mounted and be fitted with weapons such as 7.62mm machine gun, 12.7mm heavy MG, 20mm Cannon, 40mm automatic grenade launcher, SPIKE Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), TOW ATGM and even Anti-Aircraft Missiles. Some references report that cannon up to 30mm can also be mounted as well. |
Engine: | 8 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel |
Miscellaneous Info: |
The Cobra APC is a flexible and well-proven vehicle design by Turkey's Otokar using AM General's HMMWV upgraded Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) automotive components, most notably the chassis. The primary APC variant can be built as a basic and inexpensive utilitarian vehicle, yet be improved with many optional features to upgrade its performance capability. Options include an amphibious kit, gun ports, night-vision equipment, self-recovery winch, and upgraded armor protection. In addition, specialized mission kits can be added to modify the basic APC to fulfill multiple roles. Using the mission kits, the Cobra can be modified to become an Ambulance, Anti-tank Missile Carrier, Artillery Forward Observation Vehicle, Command and Control Vehicle, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Vehicle, Ground Surveillance Vehicle, Internal Security Vehicle, Mortar (81mm) Carrier, Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle, and Reconnaissance Vehicle.
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Data Sheet Available: |
Cobra APC
Specifications Sheet via AM General, LLC. Cobra APC Sales Brochure via Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi AS |
Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |
Cobra Anti-Tank Vehicle Photo | Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi AS |
Cobra APC Photos | AM General, LLC |
Cobra APC Photo | Julio Montes - California |
Cobra APC Photos (Circa 2012) | Nigerian Army |
Cobra APC Photos | Otokar |
Cobra Mortar Fire Detection Radar Vehicle Photo | Otokar |
Cobra 2 Personnel Carrier & Cobra 1 APC Photo | Otokar |
References Available
Online
Reference | Source/Provider |
Cobra 1 APC/Cobra 2 TWAV Information & Photos | Global-Security.Org |
Cobra APC Information & Photos | Army-Guide.Com |
Cobra APC Information & Photos | Army-Technology.Com |
Cobra APC Information & Photos | Otokar |
Cobra APC Photos via Michael Rener | Prime Portal |
Printed
Reference | Author |
ISAF Vehicles Afghanistan 2007: Kabul &
Kandahar Area (Mushroom Model Publications) Book Review by Patrick Keenan |
Dick Taylor |
Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |