Cobra II
Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: Otokar
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
The Otokar Cobra II is a Turkish 4x4 armored light tactical vehicle designed for COIN, patrol, and special forces operations. It features STANAG 4569 Level 3 ballistic protection against 7.62mm AP rounds and Level 2a/2b mine protection under the hull and wheels. The Cobra II carries six personnel plus crew, mounts various weapon stations including 12.7mm and 14.5mm HMG options, and is air-transportable in a CH-47 Chinook. Bangladesh acquired Cobra II vehicles to modernize its light armored vehicle fleet with contemporary mine-protected platforms for internal security and border patrol missions.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 + 6 |
|---|---|
| range | 700 km |
| width | 2.15 m |
| engine | Cummins diesel 185 hp |
| length | 4.87 m |
| weight | 7,500 kg |
| max_speed | 130 km/h |
| protection | STANAG 4569 Level 3 ballistic, mine STANAG Level 2a/2b |
| main_armament | 12.7mm RWS or 7.62mm MG options |
Operators
- Bangladesh
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Türkiye
- Various
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