Shota (vehicle)

SHOTA
Timak Shota
Type	Infantry mobility vehicle
Place of origin	Albania
Service history
In service	Active (in service)
Used by	Albania,Kosovo
Production history
Designer	TIMAK
Designed	2023 (first prototype)
Manufacturer	TIMAK
Variants	4x4 & 6x6
Specifications
Mass	13,000 kg
Length	6500
Width	2.1 m
Height	2.68 m
Crew	10 passengers
Armor	STANAG 4569 Level 3 (MRAP) a
Main armament	7.62×39mm API BZ at 30 meters with 695 m/s
Secondary armament	Artillery 155 mm High Explosive at 80 m Angle: Azimuth 360°; elevation: 0–22°
Engine	Cummins ISBE 275 or Cummins ISLE 350 6 Cylinder 6210cc
Transmission	SAND and Transmission Guard
Suspension	Leaf spring
Ground clearance	345 mm
Fuel capacity	310 liter
Operational range	100 km/h

The SHOTA is an Albanian-made mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle made by TIMAK (Albania). ^{[1] [2]} The vehicle is engineered for maximum safety in high-threat environments, featuring a V-hull chassis to deflect blasts and advanced armor for ballistic protection. Equipped with state-of-the-art communication and navigation systems, it ensures operational efficiency and coordination in combat zones. ^[1]

Development

Configured to be used in wide range of missions, SHOTA is built to withstand ballistic arms fire, mine blasts, IEDs and other emerging threats. In a recent announcement on social media, the Albanian Defense Minister Niko Peleshi showcased a major milestone for Albania's defense industry: the development of the country's first armored military vehicle, dubbed "Made in Albania." Peleshi stressed the importance of innovation and encouraged the nation to embrace bold progress. The announcement, highlighted the collaborative efforts with the producer, TIMAK, in creating this revolutionary prototype. Peleshi expressed his confidence that in three weeks, at the Eurosatory 2024 fair in Paris, ^[3] this Albanian product will be successfully presented on an international stage. ^[4]

First orders are starting from the Albanian Armed Forces and the Kosovo Security Force. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

See also

• Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle

References

1. Webolizma. "SHOTA MRAP | TIMAK". www.timak.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
2. Webolizma. "TIMAK". www.timak.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
3. "Presented at the Eurosatory International Fair in Paris, the first Albanian military car "Shota"". www.mod.gov.al. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
4. "Presented at the Eurosatory International Fair in Paris, the first Albanian military car "Shota"". www.mod.gov.al. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
5. "Presented at the Eurosatory International Fair in Paris, the first Albanian military car "Shota"". www.mod.gov.al. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
6. "'Shota’ do jetë pjesë e ushtrisë së Kosovës”, Vengu: Shqipëria gati të sjellë trupa në Kosovë. A2 CNN. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-10-08– via YouTube.
7. Salihi, Njomza (2024-06-18). "Sveçla e viziton "Shotën" në Paris, e sheh për së afërmi makinën e parë të blinduar të prodhuar nga Shqipëria". Sinjali (in Albanian). Retrieved 2024-10-08.