Turkey's global land systems manufacturer Otokar took its place at the African Aviation and Defense Fair AAD 22, which started today in Tshwane, South Africa, and will continue until September 2024. At the fair, Otokar aims to strengthen its presence in the African market by introducing its wide product range in armored vehicles and superior capabilities in land systems.
Otokar, a Koç Group company, continues to successfully represent the Turkish defense industry abroad. Otokar took its place at the AAD 22 defense industry fair, which opened its doors in Tshwane, South Africa, and will continue until September 2024. With more than 40 military vehicles on active duty in more than 33.000 countries worldwide, Otokar will introduce its world-famous armored vehicles, especially the COBRA II, and its superior capabilities in land systems.
GLOBAL PLAYER IN LAND SYSTEMS
Otokar Defense Industries Deputy General Manager Sedef Vehbi, who stated that Otokar stands out internationally with its capabilities in the field of land systems, said; “We reflect the experiences we have gained in Turkey and various regions of the world to our continuous vehicle development studies according to the changing needs of our customers. With our engineering power, innovative design capabilities and expertise in advanced technology integration, we produce solutions that will meet today's and future security threats. Our goal as Otokar is to increase our exports even more by gaining new users in addition to our current users.”
“COBRA II PROVED ITSELF WITH ITS COMPETENCES”
Stating that Otokar provides service in Africa with military vehicles of different models and features such as 4x4 and 8x8, Vehbi said; “More than 40 of our military vehicles are on duty in more than 33.000 countries on five continents. These vehicles provide high performance and security in the most difficult terrains from combat conditions to peacekeeping services, and provide the support needed in the most critical missions. COBRA II, which is considered one of the world's leading vehicles in its class in the difficult geographical and operational conditions of Africa, draws attention with its successful performance. Our COBRA II vehicle, which is used in various operations in Africa and takes part in United Nations peacekeeping operations, has proven itself and demonstrated its effectiveness in asymmetric combat conditions. We believe that our armored vehicles, especially COBRA II, offer the most suitable solutions for Africa's security needs.”
MODULE POWER THAT ADAPT TO ANY MISSION: COBRA II
Actively serving in more than 20 end users worldwide, the COBRA II 4×4 tactical wheeled armored vehicle stands out with its high protection and transportation level and large interior volume. In addition to its superior mobility, COBRA II, which has a capacity to carry 10 personnel including the commander and driver, offers high-level security thanks to its superior protection against ballistic, mine and IED threats. Providing high performance in the most difficult terrain and climate conditions, COBRA II perfectly adapts to different required tasks. Especially preferred thanks to its wide range of weapon integration and mission hardware equipment options, COBRA II can serve as a personnel carrier, weapon platform, land surveillance radar, CBRN reconnaissance vehicle, command and control vehicle and ambulance thanks to its modular structure.
