Place of origin Turkey Manufacturer Nurol Makina | Used by Turkey
Georgia | |
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Type Armoured combat vehicle Wars Ejder 6x6:Russo-Georgian War Ejder Yalçın 4x4:Turkey–PKK conflict Produced Ejder 6x6:2008
Ejder Yalçın 4x4:2014 | ||
Ejder ( Turkish:"Dragon") is a family of armoured vehicles produced by Turkish company Nurol Makina.
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Ejder 6X6 Armoured Combat Vehicle
Baseline 6x6 version is fitted with a remotely controlled 7.62-mm machine gun and 40mm automatic grenade launcher.Supports integration of various weapon systems and armed turrets weighted up to 5 tons. V-shaped hull for improved protection against landmines and IEDs. It can withstand the blast from an 8 kg mine. Protection can be enhanced with modular add-on armor
A number of these vehicles were sold to Georgia in 2008.
Ejder Yalçın 4X4 Armoured Combat Vehicle
Design studies on the vehicle were initiated in the last quarter of 2012 and a pre-prototype of the base vehicle was exhibited at the IDEF in 2013. Mass production of the vehicle began in May 2014.
It features a V-shaped hull design, integrating floating floor plates and blast mitigation seating to provide protection against mines and IED's. It can accommodate up to 11 personnel and can carry a payload of up to 4 tons.
The vehicle is equipped with optionally integrated, remote-controlled and manually-operated weapon stations. It is fitted with two gun ports on the roof. The optional armament mounted on the vehicle includes 7.62mm and 12.7mm machine guns, a 25mm anti-aircraft gun and a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.
11 vehicles delivered to The General Directorate of Security (Turkish: Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü, EGM), the civilian police force responsible for law enforcement in Turkey. 50 vehicles will be delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces in 2016.
Versions
Both vehicles can be configured to be used in a variety of roles including: