Otokar, a leader in the design and manufacture of armored tactical vehicles in the Turkish defense industry, demonstrated its new ARMA 6x6 tactical wheeled armored vehicle at Eurosatory.
Otokar also presented its world famous COBRA armored vehicle and its mine-protected version, the KAYA, at its booth.
ARMA is the latest product developed by Otokar. It confirms the competence of the Turkish firm and its ability to conduct independent research and development in the field of armored vehicles. ARMA is a new product family in Otokar with modular configuration.
The vehicle has a high level of ballistic and mine protection. Its design allows the integration of various types of combat modules and special equipment, which will allow the ARMA platform to adapt to different needs in the modern battlefield.
ARMA has a gross weight of 18,500 kg and a payload of 4,500 kg. It allows you to transport the driver, commander and 8 paratroopers in a hull fully protected from weapons of mass destruction. The vehicle can be transported by air in its standard configuration by a C-130 transport aircraft.
ARMA has two front steered axles, which provides the car with a turning radius of 7, 85 m. It has an independent hydropneumatic suspension, providing comfortable off-road travel. The wheels are equipped with a central tire inflation system and a run-flat disc as standard.
ARMA can handle 45-degree approach and exit angles with 60% gradient and 30% side slope. It can also cross a 1.2 m wide trench and a 60 cm high vertical wall.
Water-cooled diesel engine with a power of 450 hp. It can run on F-34 or F-54 fuel and transmits torque to the wheels through an automatic transmission and a single-speed transfer case, providing the car with a maximum speed of 105 km / h and a power density of 24.3 hp / t.
The devices are powered from the on-board 24 V DC network.
The engine is located on the right front of the machine, which provides a relatively large interior volume that can be used efficiently and ergonomically. At the same time, the internal layout provides for all personnel, and especially the commander, the opportunity to maintain constant eye contact with each other.
ARMA can switch between 6x6 and 6x4 modes, depending on the terrain. The machine is floating and is propelled on the water by two hydraulically powered water cannons. Ballistic and mine protection is provided by the ARMA solid all-welded hull, as well as the landing of all personnel on mine-action seats.
ARMA's design began in 2007, when the company opened its own funds to finance projects both for the domestic market and for export supplies. All development, including qualification and validation of processes, detailed design, computer-aided engineering studies, is carried out by Otokar in-house.
The ARMA 6x6 will be ready for full production at the end of 2010 along with the entire family of vehicles, including the 8x8 variant.
