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Cobra vs VBL

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Specifications
Cobra VBL
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Otokar Panhard
Number produced -- 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 --
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Armament & Powertrain
Cobra VBL
Engine 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine

Overview

The Cobra and the VBL are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Otokar and Panhard respectively.

The Cobra weighs 6.2 tons vs 4.0 tons for the VBL. Top speed is 115 km/h for the Cobra vs 95 km/h for the VBL. Operational range is 752 km for the Cobra vs 600 km for the VBL.

The VBL entered service 7 years before the Cobra (1990 vs 1997).

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.