Nurol Ejder
| Ejder | |
|---|---|
|
Georgian Army Ejder | |
| Type | Armoured combat vehicle |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Georgia |
| Wars | Ejder 6x6:Russo-Georgian War Ejder Yalçın 4x4:Turkey–PKK conflict |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Nurol Makina |
| Produced |
Ejder 6x6:2008 Ejder Yalçın 4x4:2014 |
| Variants | Armored personnel carrier, Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Ejder 6x6: 18 tons |
| Length |
Ejder 6x6: 7.05 m Ejder Yalçın 4x4 :5.4m |
| Width |
Ejder 6x6: 2.69 m Ejder Yalçın 4x4 :2.5m |
| Height |
Ejder 6x6 2.4 m Ejder Yalçın 4x4 :2.3m |
| Crew |
Ejder 6x6: 2+10 Ejder Yalçın 4x4 : 2+9 |
|
| |
| Armor | all welded steel armour up to STANAG-4569 level 4 |
Main armament | 7.62mm / 12.7 mm machine gun |
Secondary armament |
25mm AA gun 40mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Engine |
Ejder 6x6 :Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Ejder Yalçın 4x4 : Cummins |
| Power/weight | Ejder 6x6 :22.33 hp/tonne |
Operational range | 600 km for both versions |
| Speed | 110 km/h for both versions |
Ejder ( Turkish:"Dragon") is a family of armoured vehicles produced by Turkish company Nurol Makina.[1]
Variants
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.[2] 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[2]
A number of these vehicles were sold to Georgia in 2008.[3]
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.[1]
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.[4]
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.[1]
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.[5][6]
Versions
Both vehicles can be configured to be used in a variety of roles including:[2][4]
- Personnel carrier
- Reconnaissance
- Nuclear, biological and chemical warfare
- Fire support
- ATGM carrier
- IFV
- Mortar
- Command
- Recovery
- Medical evacuation
- Engineering
Operators
Ejder 6X6 Current Operators
Ejder Yalçın 4X4 Current Operators
References
- 1 2 3 "Ejder Yalcin Tactical Armoured Combat Vehicle". Army Technology. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- 1 2 3 "EJDER 6X6 Armoured Combat Vehicle". www.nurolmakina.com.tr. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ ARG. "Ejder Armored Personnel Carrier | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- 1 2 "EJDER YALCIN 4X4 Armoured Combat Vehicle". www.nurolmakina.com.tr. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- 1 2 "TSK'dan mayına, rokete, bombaya dayanıklı Ejder Yalçın 4x4 hamlesi!". Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- 1 2 Malyasov, Dylan. "Turkey will buy more EJDER YALCIN Armoured Combat Vehicles | Defence blog". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ http://www.geo-army.ge/