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$34
millions contract for Cobra Otokar |
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Monday
, 17 November 2008, 10:43 |
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Otokar
received $34 millions contract for Cobra wheeled armoured
vehicle
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Otokar,
celebrating its 45th anniversary, has been awarded a $43,2
million contract to deliver the COBRA armored wheeled tactical
vehicle. Delivery is scheduled to be in 2009.
The leading designer and exporter of military vehicles in
Turkey, Otokar continues to grow in defense industry with
local and international orders. Representing the Turkish
defense industry in world arena with its well-known
armored vehicle COBRA, Otokar continues to execute contracts
abroad.
Stating that the user expectations are met with the most
suitable solutions through research and development, General
Manager of Otokar, Serdar Görgüç evaluated
the contract: "The COBRA armored vehicle has become
a product widely preferred in various territories by various
users. Performance of the vehicle impresses its users. Therefore,
countries that are already using this vehicle prefer the
COBRA again on their new requirements. This situation makes
us proud, and shows that we are in the right direction as
well. With its capabilities and its characteristic of providing
different solutions in one platform, The COBRA proves itself
standing out amongst its competitors. The COBRA is now widely
being used in many countries, and positive experiences and
opinions about it from these countries cause the vehicle
to be accepted by the other countries."
About COBRA Project;
Throughout the COBRA project that was started by Otokar
in 1997, significant technological, engineering and marketing
investments were made. Having been tested for durability
in many locations in and out of Turkey and in many climatic
and geographic conditions in design phase, the COBRA has
proven itself taking into consideration the knowledge and
experience of Otokar in the field of military and armored
vehicles.
An armored tactical wheeled vehicle, the COBRA draws attention
with its superior terrain performance and superior survivability.
Coming into prominence among its competitors against explosives
and mines with its armored monocoque hull structure, the
COBRA has the feature of being a unique armored wheeled
tactical vehicle with many specifications like run-flat
tires, permanent four wheel drive, independent suspension.
It allows full control to the personnel with its wide angle
of visibility while it can serve in narrow and local areas
with its compact and low silhouette. With its features of
high maneuverability, superior engine performance, doors
that allow fast and easy access, both day and night mobility,
and with convenience for air transport, the COBRA has the
features that can meet the needs and tasks of armies of
many countries.
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