Otokar Akrep
| Akrep | |
|---|---|
| Type | War in North-West Pakistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Otokar |
| Designed | 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Otokar |
| Produced | 1994 |
| Variants | developed from Land Rover Defender 130 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.6 t (3.5 long tons; 4.0 short tons) |
| Length | 4.19 m (13 ft 9 in) |
| Width | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 2.563 m (8 ft 4.9 in) |
| Crew | 2+6 |
Main armament | 7.62 mm or .50 inch machine gun on remote weapon station |
| Engine | diesel |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
Akrep ("Scorpion") is a Turkish
Description
The Akrep has an all-
The mount can traverse 180° left and right and the 7.62 mm machine gun can elevate from -20° to +70°. There are 230 rounds of ready-use ammunition, and an additional 3,000 rounds carried inside the vehicle. The firing is electronically controlled with
The Akrep is relatively light, fast, and maneuverable. Its high power/weight ratio and long travel suspension support mobility in urban conditions, rough terrain, and challenging weather.[1]
Design and manufacture
The Akrep's low profile, ballistic hull design and special armor protection and agility are all designed to maximize its ability to survive in high-threat environments.[citation needed] Each armor plate is laboratory tested and certified. Each panel is stamped prior to production and fully traceable.[1]
All mechanical parts of Akrep are made using commercial off-the-shelf components.[1]
Operators
Current operators
Algeria[citation needed]
Bangladesh
- Border Guards Bangladesh[1]
Georgia[1]
Kosovo[citation needed]
Albania used by RENEA[citation needed]
Iraq[1]
Israel[1][2]
Morocco[1]
Northern Cyprus[1]
Turkey[1]
United States[1]
