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PROJECTS / LAND VEHICLES

ALTAY

MAIN BATTLE TANK

Within the scope of this Project, the
objective is to design, develop, and produce
a prototype of, a tank domestically that is
equipped with cutting edge technology
weapon systems and has high mobility
and survivability, long range and effective
fire-impact power, advanced electronic
operational capability, develop its fire control
and command control, communication
information systems nationally and develop
its armored systems domestically through
technology transfer. In the first phase of
the project for which a contract was signed
in 2008, two prototypes were produced and
tests were completed successfully. In the
coming period, a serial production of 250
ALTAY Tanks will be realized.

KİRPİ

MINE RESISTANT TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLE

The Kirpi Project is aimed at realizing the
domestic original design of mine resistant
vehicles and thereby strengthening the
defense industry infrastructure in terms of
system design, integration and production
on the land platform. Kirpi has resistant
to mines, ballistic threats and improvised
explosive devices (IED) with a capacity of
10-13 fully equipped personnel.

COBRA II

ARMORED TACTICAL VEHICLE

Cobra II which is developed over existing
Cobra Vehicle is a modular platform
with superior technical and tactical
characteristics. Besides outstanding
mobility capability and 9 crew carrying
capacity, the vehicle provides protection,
firepower and mission equipment for users
at different types of missions. The vehicle
provides an outmatched performance in
a wide range of challenging terrains and
climatic conditions.
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