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{{Infobox weapon
|name= Otokar Cobra
|image= File:Bangladesh Army Otokar Cobra (23317168980).jpg
|image_size = 300
|caption=An Otokar Cobra in Bangladesh victory day parade
|origin= [[Place:Turkey|Turkey]]
|type= [[Engineering:Infantry mobility vehicle|Infantry mobility vehicle]]
|variants= Cobra
Cobra II

Both configurable as Armoured Personnel Carrier, Anti-Tank Vehicle, Amphibious vehicle, Reconnaissance Vehicle, Ground Surveillance Radar Vehicle, Forward Observation Vehicle, Armoured Ambulance
|designer= [[Company:Otokar|Otokar]]
|manufacturer= [[Company:Otokar|Otokar]]
|service= 1997–present
|used_by= Operators
|wars= War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)<br />Russo-Georgian War<br />Kurdish–Turkish conflict<br />Boko Haram insurgency<br />Operation Euphrates Shield<br />Operation Olive Branch<br />Kosovo War
|is_vehicle= yes
|crew= Cobra 1+8
|length= Cobra: 5.23 m
|width= Cobra: 2.22 m
|height= Cobra: 2.1 m
|weight= Cobra: 6,200 kg
|armour=
|armament_system=
|primary_armament=
|secondary_armament=
|engine= Cobra: 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water cooled, turbo charged
|engine_power= Cobra: 190 hp
|suspension= Helical coil suspension
|speed= Cobra: 115 km/h (72 mph)
|vehicle_range= Cobra: 752 km
|transmission = Cobra: 4-speed automatic
}}
The '''Cobra''' ({{lang-tr|Kobra}}) is a family of armoured tactical vehicle developed by Turkish firm [[Company:Otokar|Otokar]]. It is produced in two generations. The first generation has some subsystems from the [[Engineering:Humvee|Humvee]].<ref>https://www.militarytoday.com/apc/cobra.htm</ref><ref name="Cobra"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/14/otokar-cobra-is-true-all-terrain-fighting-machine/|title=Otokar Cobra is a true all-terrain fighting machine|publisher=Fox News|access-date=20 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115837/http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/14/otokar-cobra-is-true-all-terrain-fighting-machine/|archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref>

==Durability==
The [[Engineering:Monocoque|monocoque]] steel [[Engineering:V-hull|v-hull]] provides protection against small arms fire, [[Engineering:Artillery|artillery]] shell shrapnel, and to a certain degree against anti-personnel and tank mines, and IEDs. Front wheel arches are designed to be blown away to free blast pockets.<ref name="Cobra" /> Otokar Cobras also have the option to be fitted with Q-Nets.

In December 2016, footage of a Kurdish attack against Turkish M-60 Sabra tanks circulated the Internet, showing the crew of a Cobra APC surviving a direct hit from a Kurdish RPG-7 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Il493DPkMQ|title=Kurdish insurgents attacked Turkish Otokar Kobra with RPG|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

The Cobra vehicle forms a common platform which can be adapted for various roles and mission requirements including: armoured personnel carrier, anti-tank vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle, ground surveillance radar vehicle, forward observation vehicle, armoured ambulance, armoured command post, turreted vehicle for 12.7mm machine gun (turret produced by the Israeli firm Rafael), 20mm cannon, anti-tank missiles such as the TOW missile and Spike missiles or surface-to-air missiles.<ref name="Cobra" />

Cobras can be used as amphibious combat vehicles. Turkish naval forces are currently looking for a new amphibious vehicle and the Cobra is listed among the candidates for acquisition.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

==Cobra II==
{{Infobox weapon
|name=[[Company:Otokar|Otokar]] Cobra II
|image= OtokarCobraII.jpg
|image_size = 
|caption= Otokar Cobra II at the IDEF 2019
|origin= [[Place:Turkey|Turkey]]
|type= [[Engineering:Infantry mobility vehicle|Infantry mobility vehicle]] with [[Engineering:MRAP|MRAP]] capabilities
|variants= Cobra
|designer= [[Company:Otokar|Otokar]]
|manufacturer= [[Company:Otokar|Otokar]]
|service= 2013–present
|used_by= Operators
|wars= 
|is_vehicle= yes
|crew= 2+7
|length= {{cvt|5.6|m}}
|width=  {{cvt|2.5|m}}
|height= {{cvt|2.2|m}}
|weight= {{cvt|12,000|kg}}
|armour=
|armament_system=
|primary_armament=
|secondary_armament=
|engine= 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, diesel engine
|engine_power= 281 hp
|suspension= Helical coil suspension
|speed=  {{cvt|110|km/h}}
|vehicle_range= {{cvt|700|km}}
|transmission = 6-speed automatic (6 forward + 1 reverse)
}}

The '''Cobra II''' ({{lang-tr|Kobra II}}), a further development of the existing Cobra,  is an armoured tactical vehicle designed and produced by Turkish company [[Company:Otokar|Otokar]].<ref name="o1"/> Cobra II is a [[Engineering:Four-wheel drive|4x4 wheeled]] armoured vehicle and has a capacity for nine personnel including the driver and the commander.<ref name="at1" /> It features high level of protection against threats from improvised explosive devices and land mines. Among its various functions are security and peacekeeping operations and border protection. The personnel carrier can be produced in different versions, according to different security requirements of the user thanks to its modular design.<ref name="ar1" />

The tactical personnel carrier's overall length is {{cvt|5.6|m}} with its width {{cvt|2.5|m}} and height {{cvt|2.2|m}}. Run flat, CTIS, air conditioning system, blackout lighting system and towing eye are among the standard equipment of the vehicle. It can be additionally fitted with a self-recovery winch, a CBRN filtration kit, automatic fire extinguishing system, navigation system, intercom system and an auxiliary power unit.  It can be optionally equipped with a remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30&nbsp;mm machine gun or [[Engineering:Grenade launcher|grenade launcher]].<ref name="at1" />

It serves in the Turkish Armed Forces and security forces. It is also used by several other countries as well as by the {{wipe|United Nations}} in peacekeeping missions.<ref name="ar1"/> The development of the armoured vehicle, which is used for patrolling at the Syria–Turkey barrier, was funded by the [[Social:European Union|European Union]].<ref name="sp1"/> It was presented for the first time in May 2013.<ref name="at1"/>

First unveiled at IDEF 2013, the Cobra II is a more heavily armoured successor to the Cobra. The Cobra II has a combat weight that is roughly double that of its predecessor and is slightly wider, longer and taller.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/57021/otokar-s-cobra-ii-4x4-receives-its-first-orders|title=Otokar's Cobra II 4x4 receives its first orders {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2016-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081231/http://www.janes.com/article/57021/otokar-s-cobra-ii-4x4-receives-its-first-orders|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=live}}</ref>

Standard equipment includes rear view camera, thermal front camera, air conditioning system, blackout lighting system, multi-point seat belts, radio provisions, and a towing eye. It can be optionally equipped with a self-recovery winch, nuclear, biological and chemical filtration kit, automation fire extinguishing system, intercom system, navigation system and an auxiliary power unit.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.army-technology.com/projects/cobra-ii-tactical-wheeled-armoured-vehicle/|title=Cobra II Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle|website=Army Technology|access-date=2016-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420062411/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/cobra-ii-tactical-wheeled-armoured-vehicle|archive-date=2016-04-20|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}} In an APC configuration, the vehicle can carry nine personnel and can be armed with a number of different weapons, including crew-operated machine guns and remote weapon stations armed with short-range surface-to-air missiles and grenade launchers.<ref name=":1" />

Cobra II is powered by a 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, diesel engine mated to an automatic gearbox (six forward and one reverse). It produces a power of 360&nbsp;hp (269&nbsp;kW) at 2,650rpm, and torque of 1100Nm at 1,400rpm. The engine is also compatible with F-34 and F-54 fuel. It has a maximum speed of 110&nbsp;km/h (68&nbsp;mph) and can operate in range of 700&nbsp;km (430&nbsp;mi).{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

Otokar has received orders for the Cobra II both from an undisclosed customer and from the Turkish Armed Forces.<ref name=":1" />

In late 2015, the Turkish Armed Forces ordered 82 Cobra II vehicles plus related systems, maintenance and support worth $52 million.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2015/12/24/Turkey-contracts-Otokar-for-Cobra-II-armored-vehicles/9851450982184/|title=Turkey contracts Otokar for Cobra II armored vehicles|website=UPI|access-date=2016-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612043832/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2015/12/24/Turkey-contracts-Otokar-for-Cobra-II-armored-vehicles/9851450982184/|archive-date=2016-06-12|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/land/vehicles/2015/12/22/turkey-picks-otokar-for-52m-armored-vehicle-contract/77776058/|title=Turkey Picks Otokar for $52M Armored Vehicle Contract|website=Defense News|date=22 December 2015|access-date=2016-04-21}}</ref> In June 2016, the Turkish Armed Forces ordered an undisclosed number of Cobra II vehicles plus related systems, maintenance and support worth $120.8 million.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/61726/turkey-orders-more-cobra-ii-armoured-vehicles|title=Turkey orders more Cobra II armoured vehicles {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2016-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160626154924/http://www.janes.com/article/61726/turkey-orders-more-cobra-ii-armoured-vehicles|archive-date=2016-06-26|url-status=live}}</ref> Assuming the same value to vehicle ratio as the 2015 order, this would imply an order of about 180 vehicles.<ref name=":4" />

==Export==

===Bangladesh===
Received 22 Cobra IMV in 2007–2008, 22 in 2013, and 67 Cobra II MRAP in 2017–2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |title=Trade Registers |website=SIPRI |access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>

=== Pakistan ===
According to sources, Pakistan purchased over 200 of these vehicles and plan to have about 500 in their inventory. A deal was concluded with TOT and the remaining vehicles are to be produced at Heavy Industries Taxila with additional orders for Otokar Akrep.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

===Ukraine===
In May 2023 a video emerged on [[Company:Reddit|Reddit]] showing several Cobra II's in use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.{{cn|date=May 2023}}

==Operational history==

=== Georgia ===
[[File:Armoured car during the independence day of Georgia, Tbilisi (1).jpg |thumb|right|Otokar Cobras during the independence day of Georgia, Tbilisi.]]
In the 2008 South Ossetia war, Cobra vehicles equipped with 12.7&nbsp;mm NSV machine guns and 40&nbsp;mm [[Engineering:STK 40 AGL|automatic grenade launchers]]<ref>[http://www.ceiig.ch/pdf/IIFFMCG_Volume_III.pdf Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Conflict in Georgia, Final report Volume III.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706223252/http://www.ceiig.ch/pdf/IIFFMCG_Volume_III.pdf |date=2011-07-06 }} p.121</ref> were used by the special forces of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs during their assault on the city in the Battle of Tskhinvali. One of the Cobras was destroyed and captured by the Russian army.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/south_ossetia/item.php?id=22283|title=Lostarmour ID: 22283|website=lostarmour.info}}</ref> Cobras are also being used by Georgian UN forces in the Central African Republic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mod.gov.ge/en/news/read/3582/georgian-military-conducted-patrolling-in-the-central-african-republic|title=Georgian Military Conducted Patrolling in the Central African Republic - News - MOD.GOV.GE|website=mod.gov.ge}}</ref>

=== Nigeria ===
The Nigerian military has deployed Cobras during operations against the [[Religion:Boko Haram|Boko Haram]] insurgency in the north-east of the country since 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2013/08/22/security-operations-in-insurgency-prone-emergency-rule-areas-of-n-e-nigeria-eid-el-fitr-celebrations-8-9-august-2013-photo-credit-sunday-alambaassociated-press/#comments|title=SECURITY OPERATIONS IN INSURGENCY-PRONE 'EMERGENCY RULE' AREAS OF N.E NIGERIA : EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATIONS 8-9 AUGUST, 2013 (PHOTO CREDIT: SUNDAY ALAMBA/ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Beegeagle's Blog|work=Beegeagle's Blog|date=22 August 2013|access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312050352/https://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2013/08/22/security-operations-in-insurgency-prone-emergency-rule-areas-of-n-e-nigeria-eid-el-fitr-celebrations-8-9-august-2013-photo-credit-sunday-alambaassociated-press/#comments|archive-date=12 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Turkey ===
Cobras are actively being used by the Turkish Armed Forces within the country for anti-terrorism operations.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

Cobras have shown to be highly resistant against most mine and IED attacks, with the crew surviving most incidents without any injuries. The increasing sophistication of IED use by the PKK and the loss of eight soldiers inside one on August 19, 2015, has prompted the Turkish Armed Forces to upgrade its fleet of armoured vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-army-to-upgrade-armored-vehicles.aspx?pageID=238&nID=87282&NewsCatID=338|title=Turkish army to upgrade armored vehicles - POLITICS|work=hurriyetdailynews.com|date=21 August 2015 |access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134107/http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-army-to-upgrade-armored-vehicles.aspx?pageID=238&nID=87282&NewsCatID=338|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> This has, in part, led to additional orders for the improved Cobra II.<ref name=":3" />

Cobras have also been used effectively by Turkish backed militias against ISIS and YPG during Operation Euphrates Shield.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

Cobras were used by the Turkish Armed Forces as part of NATO's International Security Assistance Force and Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

=== Burkina Faso ===
A Burkinabe army vehicle was struck by an IED in the area of Kompienbiga, after hitting an IED laid by insurgents. The explosion overturned the vehicle, after which it caught fire; there were three killed and four wounded in the attack.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rg.ru/2018/12/25/kobra-ustarela-zashchita-broneavtomobilia-okazalas-nedostatochnoj.html|title="Кобра" устарела: защита бронеавтомобиля оказалась недостаточной|work=Rossiyskaya Gazeta|date=25 December 2018 |access-date=2018-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225175141/https://rg.ru/2018/12/25/kobra-ustarela-zashchita-broneavtomobilia-okazalas-nedostatochnoj.html|archive-date=2018-12-25|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Operators==
[[File:Otokar Cobra operators.png|thumb|300px|Map of Otokar Cobra operators, in blue]]
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===Cobra===
* {{AZE}}<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=142490 |title=APA - Turkey's Otokar to complete Cobra armored vehicle supply to Azerbaijan in June - <span style="color:red;">INTERVIEW</span> |access-date=2011-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325182425/http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=142490 |archive-date=2012-03-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{ALG}}<ref name="Cobra"/>
* {{BHR}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabic-military.com/t60196-topic|title=ناقلات الجنود المدرعة تركية الصنع !|access-date=2016-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101182900/http://www.arabic-military.com/t60196-topic|archive-date=2017-01-01|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/bahrain-army-equip.htm|title=Bahrain - Army Equipment|last=Pike|first=John|website=www.globalsecurity.org|access-date=2016-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311184939/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/bahrain-army-equip.htm|archive-date=2017-03-11|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{BGD}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.defencebd.com/2011/07/otokar-cobra-of-dhaka-metropolitan.html#.U6ck5kDRW40|title=Otokar cobra of Dhaka Metropolitan Police ~ Bangladesh Defence|work=defencebd.com|access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606065636/http://www.defencebd.com/2011/07/otokar-cobra-of-dhaka-metropolitan.html#.U6ck5kDRW40|archive-date=6 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{BUR}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=de Cherisey |first1=Erwan |title=Burkina Faso shows new Cobra armoured vehicles |url=https://www.janes.com/article/85347/burkina-faso-shows-new-cobra-armoured-vehicles |website=IHS Jane's 360 |access-date=20 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220202749/https://www.janes.com/article/85347/burkina-faso-shows-new-cobra-armoured-vehicles |archive-date=20 December 2018 |location=Paris |date=20 December 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{CHA}}<ref name="armstrade"/>
* {{GMB}}<ref>http://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/turkey-donates-otokar-cobras-to-gambia/</ref><ref>http://www.savunmatr.com/turkiyeden-gambiyaya-otokar-cobra-zirhli-arac-hibesi/</ref>
* {{GHA}}<ref name="Ghana Cobra">{{cite news |last1=de Cherisey |first1=Erwan |title=Ghana Army shows new Otokar Cobra vehicles |url=https://www.janes.com/article/92548/ghana-army-shows-new-otokar-cobra-vehicles |website=IHS Jane's 360 |access-date=13 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113165641/https://www.janes.com/article/92548/ghana-army-shows-new-otokar-cobra-vehicles |archive-date=13 November 2019 |location=Paris |date=13 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{GEO}}<ref name="Cobra"/>
* {{KAZ}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ekonomi.milliyet.com.tr/otokar-kazakistan-da-cobra-uretecek/ekonomi/ekonomidetay/07.05.2012/1537360/default.htm|title=Otokar Kazakistan'da 'Cobra' üretecek|date=7 May 2012|work=MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ|access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331095836/http://ekonomi.milliyet.com.tr/otokar-kazakistan-da-cobra-uretecek/ekonomi/ekonomidetay/07.05.2012/1537360/default.htm|archive-date=31 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{KOS}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mksf-ks.org/?page=1,24,696|title=Turqia e mbështet fuqishëm FSK-në|work=MFSK - MKBS - MKSF|access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214223912/http://mksf-ks.org/?page=1,24,696|archive-date=14 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{MRT}}<ref name="UN">{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/57299/mauritania-deploys-new-armoured-vehicles-for-peacekeeping-mission|title=Mauritania deploys new armoured vehicles for peacekeeping mission|work=janes.com|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121093800/http://www.janes.com/article/57299/mauritania-deploys-new-armoured-vehicles-for-peacekeeping-mission|archive-date=21 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{MKD}}<ref name="Macedonia">{{cite web|url=http://vlada.mk/node/5269?language=en-gb|title=DM Besimi receives Turkish donation for ARM|work=Влада на Република Македонија|date=6 December 2012|access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126110108/http://vlada.mk/node/5269?language=en-gb|archive-date=26 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{MNE}}<ref name="Montenegro">{{cite web|url=http://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/ministarstvo-nastavlja-nadogradnju-cobre-936536|title=Ministarstvo nastavlja nadogradnju "cobre"|work=vijesti.me|access-date=5 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509052630/http://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/ministarstvo-nastavlja-nadogradnju-cobre-936536|archive-date=9 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{NGR}}: 194 Cobras.<ref name="NMAA">{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/images/assets/520/71520/New-model_African_armies.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.janes.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622123315/http://www.janes.com/images/assets/520/71520/New-model_African_armies.pdf |archive-date=22 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{PAK}}<ref>{{cite web| title = Cobra Armored Personnel Carrier| url = http://www.military-today.com/apc/cobra.htm| access-date = 2013-03-09| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130118091727/http://www.military-today.com/apc/cobra.htm| archive-date = 2013-01-18| url-status = live}}</ref>
* {{RWA}}: 30 Cobras.<ref name="NMAA"/> Used in UN peacekeeping ops in the Central African Republic.<ref name="NMAA"/>
* {{SLO}}<ref name="Export">{{cite web|url=http://www.rtvslo.si/modload.php?&c_mod=rnews&op=sections&func=read&c_menu=1&c_id=176034|title=36.000 evrov za uro leta|work=Prvi interaktivni multimedijski portal, MMC RTV Slovenija|access-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104180034/https://www.rtvslo.si/modload.php?&c_mod=rnews&op=sections&func=read&c_menu=1&c_id=176034|archive-date=4 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{SYR}} — Small number captured from ISIL, which in turn captured them from Turkish-backed rebel forces<ref>{{cite web|title=Video: captured Turkish Otokar Cobra armored vehicle|url=http://defense-watch.com/2016/12/30/video-captured-turkish-otokar-cobra-armored-vehicle/|website=Defence Watch|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170314111111/http://defense-watch.com/2016/12/30/video-captured-turkish-otokar-cobra-armored-vehicle/|archive-date=14 March 2017|date=30 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NDF on Twitter: Another Turkish armored (Otokar Cobra) has been captured by Syrian Army from #ISIS #EastAleppo|url=https://twitter.com/NatDefFor/status/840683098660581376|website=Twitter|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170314111225/https://twitter.com/NatDefFor/status/840683098660581376|archive-date=14 March 2017|date=11 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flagdeco|Syrian Opposition}} Syrian National Army
* {{TUR}}<ref name="Cobra"/>
* {{flag|Turkmenistan}} — 100+ bought in the mid-2010s. Used by the State Border Service.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |title=Blue's Clues: Turkmen Otokar Urals And Cobras |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/01/blues-clues-turkmen-otokar-ural-and.html |website=Oryx Blog |date=15 January 2022}}</ref>
* {{UAE}}<ref name="Cobra"/>
* {{UN}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140306/DEFREG01/303060017/Turkey-s-Otokar-Wins-Armored-Vehicle-Contract-From-UN|archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20140310214652/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140306/DEFREG01/303060017/Turkey-s-Otokar-Wins-Armored-Vehicle-Contract-From-UN|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 10, 2014|title=Turkey's Otokar Wins Armored Vehicle Contract From UN|work=Defense News|access-date=20 September 2015}}</ref>

===Cobra II===
* {{AZE}}<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
* {{BGD}}<ref name="armstrade">{{Cite web|url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|title=Trade Registers|website=armstrade.sipri.org|access-date=2019-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229003804/http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|archive-date=2017-12-29|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{ECU}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.star.com.tr/savunma/guney-amerika-ulkesi-turkiyeden-zirhli-arac-satin-aldigini-duyurdu-haber-1803378/|title=Teslim aldıkları Türk zırhlılarını böyle karşıladılar: Harika haber &#124; STAR|date=7 August 2023|website=Star.com.tr|accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref>
* {{GHA}}<ref name="Ghana Cobra"/>
* {{CIV}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.defenceturk.net/otokar-cobra-ii-ve-nurol-ilgaz-zirhlilari-fildisi-sahillinde-goruntulendi | title=Otokar Cobra II ve Nurol Ilgaz zırhlıları Fildişi Sahilli'nde görüntülendi | date=6 August 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://yeniakit.com.tr/haber/1680399/turk-zirhlilari-o-ulkede-goruntulendi | title=Yeni Akit Gazetesi - Haberler - Son Dakika Haberleri | date=8 December 2019 }}</ref>
* {{KAZ}}<ref>http://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/pochemu-v-minoborony-kazahstanskomu-alan-2-predpochli-tureckuyu-kobru-2</ref><ref>http://orda.kz/milliardnye-ubytki-ministerstvo-oborony-vybralo-tureczkuyu-bronetehniku/</ref>
* {{KUR}}{{sfn|Military Balance 2016|p=491}}
* {{MOR}}<ref>http://www.savunmatr.com/fastan-136-milyon-dolarlik-otokar-cobra-ii-4x4-zirhli-arac-tedariki</ref><ref>http://www.defenceturk.net/turkiyeden-fasa-cobra-ii-ihracati-iddiasi</ref><ref>http://patronlardunyasi.com/haber/fas-kraliyet-silahli-kuvvetleri-far-turkiye-den-200-adet-cobra-2-zirhli-arac-siparis-etti/303708</ref><ref>http://beyazyakaris.com/fas-kraliyet-silahli-kuvvetleri-far-turkiyeden-200-adet-cobra-2-zirhli-arac-siparis-etti/</ref>
* {{RWA}}<ref>[http://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2022_global_security_army_industry/rwanda_military_contingent_in_mozambique_operating_with_turkish_made_otokar_cobra_ii_apcs Rwanda military contingent in Mozambique operating with Turkish made Otokar Cobra] armyrecognition.com </ref>
* {{SEN}}<ref>http://www.defenceturk.net/senegale-ihrac-edilen-cobra-ii-zirhlilari-goruntulendi</ref><ref>http://x.com/jakepor21/status/1643567435465777153</ref><ref>http://x.com/jakepor21/status/1643567438267547648</ref>
* {{TUR}}<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
* {{TUN}}<ref>{{lang-fr|[https://www.menadefense.net/afnord/otokar-cobras-larmee-tunisienne/ Des Otokar Cobras pour l’armée tunisienne]}}</ref>
* {{UKR}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gagadget.com/en/245114-turkish-otokar-cobra-ii-armoured-vehicles-received-by-afu | title=Turkish Otokar Cobra II armoured vehicles received by AFU }}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" heights="120">
File:Slovenian Otokar Cobra.jpg|With the Slovenian Armed Forces
File:Paradbaku 1430.JPG|Otokar Cobras during 2011 Baku Military Parade
File:OtokarKobraic kzlsngr.JPG|Cobra cockpit design
File:Macedonian Army Cobra 4x4.jpg|Macedonian Army Cobra 4x4
File:Bangladesh Army Otokar Cobra APC. (33618763016).jpg|Otokar Cobra of Bangladesh Army
File:Georgian Otokar Cobra.jpg|Georgian Otokar Kobra
</gallery>

==See also==
*Interceptor ASV of Pakistan 
* [[Engineering:Komatsu LAV|Komatsu LAV]] of Japan
* Véhicule Blindé Léger of France
* [[Engineering:Dozor-B|Dozor-B]] of Ukraine
* [[Engineering:VN-4|VN-4]] of China
*[[Engineering:P2 (armoured vehicle)|P2 (armoured vehicle)]] of Indonesia
* MOWAG Eagle

==Sources==

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<ref name="o1">{{cite web |url=https://www.otokar.com/en-us/products/Pages/cobra-II.aspx |publisher=Otokar |title=Cobra II |access-date=10 January 2019 }}</ref>
<ref name="sp1">{{cite journal |url=http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-refugees-eu-money-helped-fortify-turkey-s-border-a-1199667.html |journal=Der Spiegel |title=EU Money Helped Fortify Turkey's Border |author=Popp, Maximillian |date=29 March 2018 |language=de |access-date=10 January 2019 }}</ref>
<ref name="ar1">{{cite news |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/gda_2017_news_online_show_daily/otokar_to_present_its_cobra_ii_and_arma_6x6_at_gda_2017.html |newspaper=Army Recognition |title=Otokar to present its COBRA II and ARMA 6x6 at GDA 2017  |date=12 December 2017 |access-date=10 January 2019 }}</ref>
<ref name="at1">{{cite news |url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/cobra-ii-tactical-wheeled-armoured-vehicle/ |newspaper=Army Technology |title=Cobra II Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle |access-date=11 January 2019 }}</ref>
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZz7jssPBQU Explosives and Small Arms Test carried out in 1997.]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928022544/http://www.otokar.com/en/products/ Otokar of Turkey]

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