Vamtac / Otokar Cobra Tactical Vehicles
Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer: URO Vehicles / Otokar
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
Mixed fleet of Spanish-made URO VAMTAC and Turkish Otokar Cobra light armored tactical vehicles operated by the Nigerian Army. Used in COIN operations against Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria. The Vamtac is a high-mobility light protected vehicle while the Cobra provides 4x4 armored transport capability.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| engine | Ford TDCi 2.2L diesel, 125 hp |
| armament | Optional: 12.7mm/7.62mm MG or AT4 or Spike |
| length_m | 4.1 |
| range_km | 500 |
| payload_kg | 1000 |
| max_speed_kmh | 120 |
| weight_tonnes | 4.6 |
Operators
- Nigeria
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