Otokar Akrep II

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Akrep II
Type Armored car
Place of origin Turkey
Production history
Manufacturer Otokar
Produced2019 – present
Specifications
Mass13.5 tonnes (30,000 lb) (e)
15 tonnes (33,000 lb) (d)
Length5.5 m (18.0 ft) (e), 5.9 m (19.4 ft) (d)
Width2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Height1.8 m (5.9 ft) (e), 1.95 m (6.4 ft) (d)
Crew3 (driver, commander, gunner)

Armor Classified + add-on armor
Main
armament
25 mm autocannon (Bozok remotely controlled turret), 90 mm gun (CSE 90LP turret)
Secondary
armament
Machine guns
EngineElectric motors (e), diesel engine (d)
2×180 kilowatts (240 hp) (e), 360 horsepower (270 kW) (d)
Ground clearance400 mm
Operational
range
At least 200 km (electric)
Maximum speed 110 km/h

Otokar Akrep II is a Turkish multi-role vehicle produced by Otokar. There were 2 main types of Akrep II, the electric-drive type is called Akrep IIe, and the diesel-drive type is called Akrep IId. A hybrid-drive version is planned. The vehicle can also be configured as a weapon platform for quick reaction, surveillance missions, armored security, base/air defense missions and other similar missions.

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History

The electric-drive vehicle was introduced at the International Defence Industry Fair 2019 IDEF in Istanbul. [1] The diesel-drive Akrep II was introduced at IDEF 2021. [2]

Description

The Akrep IId powerpack is quite unique in the military, as a U-drive has been adopted in order to shorten the pack, to fit it inside the rear engine compartment. The engine is located on the right, with the transmission on the left. The reason is to fit a 2-man turret (Cockerill CSE 90LP). It is armed with a 90 mm low pressure rifled gun with a 36 calibre barrel length, which allows direct firing as well as indirect fire at a range of 6 km with a 30° elevation. [3]

As standard equipment Akrep II is equipped with central tire inflation, run flat inserts, ABS, air conditioning. Rear axle steering (which allows reducing the turning radius), CBRN filtration, self recovery winch, and numerous situational awareness and safety systems can be optionally equipped. [4]

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References

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