Shota MRAP

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SHOTA
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Timak Shota
Type Infantry mobility vehicle
Place of origin Albania
Service history
In serviceActive (in service)
Used by Albania,Kosovo
Production history
Designer TIMAK
Designed2023 (first prototype)
ManufacturerTIMAK
Variants4x4 & 6x6
Specifications
Mass13,000 kg
Length6500
Width2.1 m
Height2.68 m
Crew10 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
TransmissionSAND and Transmission Guard
SuspensionLeaf spring
Ground clearance345 mm
Fuel capacity310 liter
Operational
range
100 km/h

The SHOTA MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) [1] is an Albanian-made mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle made by TIMAK (Albania). [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]

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Development

SHOTA Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle. Made in Albania. [1] 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. [3] 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 fair in Paris, [4] this Albanian product will be successfully presented on an international stage. Peleshi's message also touched on the need to overcome any feelings of intellectual inferiority, a crucial step for Albania to make its mark on the developed world. The Minister of Defense believes that by promoting innovation and trust, Albania can achieve extraordinary results in various sectors, including military technology. First orders are starting from Albanian army and Kosovo Security Force [5] [6] [7]

Operators

Flag of Albania.svg  Albania: Soon part of Albanian Armed Forces [5]

Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo: Soon part of Kosovo Security Force [6] [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 "Presented at the Eurosatory International Fair in Paris, the first Albanian military car "Shota"". www.mod.gov.al. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  6. 1 2 "'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.
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