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Kirpi vs Cobra

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Specifications
Kirpi Cobra
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer BMC Otokar
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 6.2 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 115 km/h
Operational range -- km 752 km
Length -- m 5.23 m
Width -- m 2.22 m
Height -- m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) 1+8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Kirpi Cobra
Main armament 7.62-mm machine gun --
Secondary weapon 12.7-mm machine gun --
Engine BMC TUNA engine 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp

Overview

The Kirpi and the Cobra are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by BMC and Otokar respectively.

At 20.0 tons, the Kirpi is 3.2x the Cobra's 6.2 tons.

The Cobra entered service 17 years before the Kirpi (1997 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kirpi or Cobra?
The Cobra is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Kirpi or Cobra?
The Cobra has a longer operational range at 752 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Kirpi or Cobra?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Cobra's 6.2 tons.
Which is larger, the Kirpi or Cobra?
The Cobra is longer at 5.23 meters compared to the Kirpi's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Kirpi and Cobra require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the Cobra's 1+8 crew members.