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Ejder Yalcin Tactical Armoured Combat Vehicle, Turkey

CONTENTINTRODUCTIONDesignArmament and self-protectionEngine and performanceMobility

INTRODUCTIONEjder Yalin, a new member of the Ejder family of vehicles, is a 4x4 tactical armoured combat vehicle designed and manufactured by Nurol Makina.Ejder Yalin offers high-ballistic protectionand can be used in diverse missions, including reconnaissance, command and control, and homeland security applications. The vehicle is primarily intended for use by Turkish military and security forces.

Design

The Ejder Yalin vehicle features a V-shaped hull design, integrating floating floor plates and blast mitigation seating to provide protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IED).The vehicle features easy-to-enter and exit door configurations for the crew.The base vehicle has a length of 5.42m, width of 2.48m and height of 2.3m. Its gross weight ranges between 12,000kg and 14,000kg, and payload carrying capacity is up to 4t.

Armament and self-protection

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.The vehicle can be further fitted with smoke grenade launchers for increased survivability.

Engine and performance

Ejder Yalin is fitted with a Cummins engine which produces a maximum power of 300hp at 2,100rpm. The engine is coupled to fully automatic transmission with hydrodynamic torque converter.The vehicle features a three-speed gear box and a power-assisted steering. It is also fitted with a secondary emergency steering pump that operates in the event of engine failure.

Mobility

Ejder Yalin has a maximum speed of 110km/h and a cruising range of 600km.The central tire inflation system regulates the pressure according to the terrain conditions.The vehicle has a wheel base of 3,100mm and ground clearance of 400mm. It has the capability to climb obstacles of 0.5m, can cross 1.1m-wide trenches and ford a depth of 0.7m. It has a gradient of 70% and a side slope of 30%. The turning radius of the vehicle is 7.5m.

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