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ARMA Otokar 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle
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ARMA 8x8 is a new generation modular multi-wheel armoured vehicle with superior tactical and technical features. Thanks to the modularity and highly protected armoured monocoque hull design, ARMA 8x8 is a multipurpose platform allowing the integration of various types of mission equipment or weapon systems which can meet the current needs of the modern armies in real battlefield and peacemaking operations. The ARMA 8x8 is developed, designed and manufactured by the Turkish Company Otokar. ARMA vehicle development program was started in the date of 2007. Concept design, detailed design and engineering studies were completed within 2008. Mine blast effects, mobility performances, hydrostatic stability, driving comfort and other features were analized by using special engineering tools and simulations. First prototypes were produced at the beginning of 2009 and validation tests regarding trials, durability, driveline durability, reliability, hot and cold climate tests were performed succesfully. Furthermore, a mine blast mock-up was produced simultaneously and explosion tests were performed succesfully within 2010. Otokar carried on 8X8 version of the family which was initially unvieled at IDEF Istanbul in May 2011. The production and product development studies have been conducted and the new member of ARMA family has already taken its place in the market. The production can commence when orders are placed.In last 2 years, ARMA proved its performance and mobility under diverse conditons in trials and capability demonstration runs at different GCC countries. |
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ARMA vehicle has an adaptable platform for evolving mission needs in a modern battlefield. Vehicle can be offered with the integration of different equipment and accessories on the base platform. Flexible design enables it to be easily adopted for a wide range of roles and missions such as :
- Personnel Carrier - Command Vehicle - Reconnaissance / Surveillance Vehicle - Radar Vehicle - Infantry Fighting Vehicle - Mobile Gun Carrier - CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle - Maintanence and Recovery Vehicle - Ambulance - Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle |
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