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Cobra vs VBL

Cobra vs VBL at a glance — weight 6,200 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 115 vs 95 km/h, range 752 vs 600 km.

Cobra protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Cobra
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VBL
Specifications
Cobra VBL
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇫🇷 France
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Otokar Panhard
Number produced 1,200 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.2 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 752 km 600 km
Length 5.23 m -- m
Width 2.22 m -- m
Height 2.10 m -- m
Crew 1+8 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Cobra VBL
Engine 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cobra or VBL?
The Cobra is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cobra or VBL?
The Cobra has a longer operational range at 752 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Cobra or VBL?
The Cobra is heavier at 6.2 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Cobra or VBL?
The Cobra is longer at 5.23 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cobra or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 1,200 units of the Cobra.