Otokar’s new 6×6 “Arma” amphibic infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) found its first customer overseas in a $10.6 million export deal that also includes various spare parts, training supplies and technical support.
According to the agreement, Otokar will deliver the vehicles in a number of batches within a period of 15 months. Otokar’s general manager Mr. Serdar Görgüç said “We take great pride in the success of our indigenously designed and produced vehicles in international markets, as this proves Turkey’s advanced design and production capabilities to the world.” Arma has been an important addition to the company’s growing line of armored land vehicles, which will soon also include Turkey’s new generation main battle tank dubbed Altay. Turkish armed forces (TSK) will acquire 1,000 advanced Altay tanks in four planned bathces of 250 platforms. First two batches will feature MTU’s 1500hp 883-type powerplants.
“So far our 4×4 Cobra tactical armored vehicles and APCs have served in various geographical locations throughout the world, in addition to meeting the needs of TSK. With the technologic base and experience we’ve accumulated, we stepped into the realm of multiple-wheel armored fighting vehicles with the development of 6×6 Arma AFV. Thus, we’ve finally completed Otokar’s family of armored tactical wheeled vehicles.” Mr. Görgüç added.
“Our 6×6 Arma was first introduced to the world in the July-2010 Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, and attracted a great amount of interest from various armed forces. We received the first order from overseas. Our aim is to continue to represent Turkey’s rapidly advancing design and engineering capabilities in the world.”
6×6 ARMA can swim
Arma is Otokar’s first 6×6 IFV employing a modular engineering design. It can be configured for a long list of different missions and can carry a wide array of different weapon and turret systems for varrying tactical requirements.
Ability to float and transport a total of 10 personnel, including the driver and commander, across a body of water comes standard in the 19-ton Arma. Other important features included is its best-in-class ballistic armor, nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) protection for the personnel as well as superior survivability against land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Engine is placed in the front right corner of the vehicle, providing a larger interior volume and better ergonomics for the crew and troops carried.
http://www.trdefence.com/2010/12/07/otokar-makes-first-arma-sale-to-overseas/
According to the agreement, Otokar will deliver the vehicles in a number of batches within a period of 15 months. Otokar’s general manager Mr. Serdar Görgüç said “We take great pride in the success of our indigenously designed and produced vehicles in international markets, as this proves Turkey’s advanced design and production capabilities to the world.” Arma has been an important addition to the company’s growing line of armored land vehicles, which will soon also include Turkey’s new generation main battle tank dubbed Altay. Turkish armed forces (TSK) will acquire 1,000 advanced Altay tanks in four planned bathces of 250 platforms. First two batches will feature MTU’s 1500hp 883-type powerplants.
“So far our 4×4 Cobra tactical armored vehicles and APCs have served in various geographical locations throughout the world, in addition to meeting the needs of TSK. With the technologic base and experience we’ve accumulated, we stepped into the realm of multiple-wheel armored fighting vehicles with the development of 6×6 Arma AFV. Thus, we’ve finally completed Otokar’s family of armored tactical wheeled vehicles.” Mr. Görgüç added.
“Our 6×6 Arma was first introduced to the world in the July-2010 Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, and attracted a great amount of interest from various armed forces. We received the first order from overseas. Our aim is to continue to represent Turkey’s rapidly advancing design and engineering capabilities in the world.”
6×6 ARMA can swim
Arma is Otokar’s first 6×6 IFV employing a modular engineering design. It can be configured for a long list of different missions and can carry a wide array of different weapon and turret systems for varrying tactical requirements.
Ability to float and transport a total of 10 personnel, including the driver and commander, across a body of water comes standard in the 19-ton Arma. Other important features included is its best-in-class ballistic armor, nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) protection for the personnel as well as superior survivability against land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Engine is placed in the front right corner of the vehicle, providing a larger interior volume and better ergonomics for the crew and troops carried.
http://www.trdefence.com/2010/12/07/otokar-makes-first-arma-sale-to-overseas/