On the wings of the dragon: new armored vehicles expand the product line of the Turkish company Nurol

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On the wings of the dragon: new armored vehicles expand the product line of the Turkish company Nurol
Armored car Ejder 4x4 has a crew of two people and can carry up to seven people landing. It can be installed a variety of weapons. The photo shows a machine with the installation of SARP Aselsan, armed with .50-cal. machine gun M2 HB


The Turkish company Nurol Makina Ve Sanayi AS has expanded its line of wheeled armored vehicles, it introduced the newest version of Ejder 4x4 (Dragon).

Last year, Nurol Makina began developing Ejder 4x4 armored vehicles with its own funds, seeking to combine high levels of protection and a machine capable of performing a wide range of combat and internal security tasks in rural and urban areas. This functional flexibility is provided by the relatively high carrying capacity of the machine, equal to 4 tons.

Nurol Makina has already signed a contract to supply the Turkish police with a consignment of Ejder cars, the first deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2013.

Ejder has a V-shaped all-welded monocoque steel body with flat sides for easy installation of hinged armor, including lattice screens of various types.

Wherever possible, the machine uses standard commercial subsystems, including the Cummins engine and Allison automatic transmission. All this is done in order to reduce costs over the service life and simplify operation and maintenance.

The diesel engine is installed in a protected compartment in front of the machine, and the fully protected crew compartment occupies the entire aft part. Economical engine develops power 300 HP at 2100 rpm, which allows you to accelerate the 14-ton car to 110 km / h; power reserve with this engine is 600 km.

Transverse and longitudinal differential locking mechanisms are standard and are controlled while driving from the dashboard.

Ejder family

According to the company Nurol Makina, the Ejder machine has the largest internal volume in its class, while it is possible to change the location of the seats, depending on the task. However, the standard layout, as a rule, consists of a driver and a commander sitting in front, an arrow and six paratroopers in the rear. The latter sit on three people from each side, facing each other. In order to increase survivability, the entire crew sits on explosion-proof seats with a floating base.

In the configuration for internal troops, the machine has two doors opening forwards on the sides and a large door in the stern, which can be replaced if necessary with a power-operated ramp. Also on the roof there are three hatches, one in front for the shooter and the other two behind for emergency escape of the car.

To increase mobility on rough terrain, a fully independent suspension is installed with lower / upper wishbones and coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers in each wheel arch. The central tire inflation system is installed as standard along with pro-box inserts and devices that exclude wheel rasbortovka.

Standard equipment includes power steering, disc brakes and anti-lock braking.

An armament complex depends on a combat mission, but may include a protected or remotely controlled combat module. The machine, shown in May 2013, was installed by the newly developed stabilized remote-controlled SARP module (Stabilized Advanced Remote Weapon Platform) from Aselsan, which can be armed with 7,62-mm or .50-cal. machine gun, or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher.


The close-up of the stabilized remote-controlled SARP module from Aselsan


As usual, there are a number of options, including groups of smoke grenade installations, a fire detection and fire extinguishing system, day / night vision equipment, and an electric or hydraulic winch installed in front.

The company also developed the Ejder 6 x 6 AWV (Armored Wheeled Vehicle) wheeled armored vehicle for the Middle Eastern market.

Ejder development began in the 2006 year, and the first prototype was completed at the beginning of the 2007 year. Already at the end of 2007, Georgia issued a contract for 70 Ejder vehicles in the basic configuration of the BTR, which were delivered by the middle of 2009.

According to the company, it is currently possible to receive the next order, but subject to its financing; The first cars can be delivered within 24 months after the conclusion of the contract.

The variant for the Middle East is a further development of the basic version, it is equipped with a set of mounted armor to increase the levels of ballistic fire protection against small weapons, shell fragments and improvised explosive devices (although accurate information on these characteristics is not available). The firepower of the machine is based on the Nexter Systems single Dragar turret, armed with a dual-feed stabilized 25-mm M811 cannon and an 7,62-mm machine gun, which are guided by a two-channel sight: daylight and image intensification.

Various towers

Other mid-caliber towers can also be installed on the Ejder II, for example, the Tarask tower from Nexter Systems with identical weapons, which is different with a day / thermal sight and a laser range finder and also equipped with a SAGEM stabilized day / thermal sight for the machine commander.

Also, at the customer's request, a double turret armed with a medium-caliber cannon or even an 90-mm cannon can be installed on the Ejder II.

In its basic configuration, the BJ Ejder II has a total mass of 18 tons, excluding weapons. An option for the Middle East raises the weight of the car to 21 tons.

Ejder II has an independent suspension from Timoney Mobility Systems and a high-power Cummins power unit.

The original Ejder machine is equipped with a six-cylinder Cummins diesel engine with an 402 horsepower, while the Middle East version has a power 450 hp. with growth potential up to 500 hp Nevertheless, the existing six-speed automatic transmission was left on it, but a new cooling system was installed.

Despite the increase in mass, the car retains its amphibious characteristics; two water jets are installed in the rear of the car.
Video cameras provide complete all-round situational awareness.

In May, the Ejder II 2013 was shown with a new infrared action system to combat missile-charge charges (such as a “shock core”) from Aselsan. It is stated that it can safely trigger a shock core, emulating the engine signature at a safe distance from the car.



The Ejder II 6 x 6 BTR is optimized for the Middle Eastern market. Modernization of the machine is to install the power unit, additional protection and the tower of Dragar with 25-mm cannon and 7,62-mm coaxial machine gun. Ahead of the telescopic mast, an anti-IED system from Aselsan is installed (pictured above)


This system is installed in the front of the machine on a telescopic mast, which extends to the 1, 2 and 3 meters to compensate for the time delay of the impact core. Although the system was shown installed on the Ejder II, it can be modified and installed on any platform.

In May 2013, Nurol Makina signed a memorandum of understanding with the British company Jankel Engineering Group, intending to expand the number of promising models of machines and offer them in the local and foreign markets.


According to the memorandum of understanding, Nurol Makina will produce the Jankel Engineering Hunter 4x4 APC for the Turkish and other friendly armies.


Under the terms of this agreement, Nurol Makina will undertake the local production of Jankel Hunter 4x4 protected BTR. Both companies will develop, produce and market Hunter based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 off-road chassis. In the basic version, the car is equipped with an armored case that protects against 7,62 x 51 mm bullets. It is also possible to increase the levels of ballistic protection.

Hunter has a crew of two people, six paratroopers are placed in the back of the machine. Various weapon stations can be installed on the roof.



Machine Ejder II from different angles




Armored car Ejder 4x4 from different angles
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  1. +1
    25 December 2013 10: 08
    Turks - they are so Turks laughing But nothing, cute little cars.
    1. smersh70
      +1
      25 December 2013 10: 59
      Quote: And Us Rat
      Turks - they are so Turks

      .....to whom you apologized....although there was thunder and lightning... wassat
      1. +2
        25 December 2013 11: 26
        Who apologized? Israel?
        1. smersh70
          +1
          25 December 2013 11: 33
          Quote: andrey682006
          Who apologized? Israel?

          ..it’s not me)))) it’s Israel....maybe you don’t know..look...the key word is Marmara smile
          1. 0
            27 December 2013 08: 28
            Fun stuff.
            Graters of Russian-speaking Jews and pro-Turkish Azerbaijanis on a Russian-language forum... wassat
      2. +2
        25 December 2013 11: 33
        Quote: smersh70
        Quote: And Us Rat
        Turks - they are so Turks

        .....to whom you apologized....although there was thunder and lightning... wassat

        Sometimes it’s easier to apologize to a fool than to prove to him that he is a fool. These apologies were a farce to shut up the fool Islamist Erdogan, and the whole world raised an ironic eyebrow. laughing
      3. +3
        25 December 2013 11: 41
        Quote: smersh70
        Quote: And Us Rat
        Turks - they are so Turks

        .....to whom you apologized....although there was thunder and lightning... wassat

        Sometimes there is a dilemma between being right or being smart. The crown will not fall from us from an apology, it is as good as a goat's milk, The result is known - compensation will be paid in minimal amounts, no one sends caravans from Turkey anymore, Erdogan has moderated his ardor a little , knowing full well (after being hit in the forehead by the Americans, Europe, Arabs and Syria) that Turkey is no less important in Israel than Israel is in Turkey.
      4. The comment was deleted.
    2. 0
      25 December 2013 15: 39
      [quote=And We Are the Martial]Turks - they are such Turks laughing But it’s okay, cute little cars.--- but what! are they worse than the Chinese?? wink
    3. 0
      25 December 2013 15: 39
      [quote=And We Are the Martial]Turks - they are such Turks laughing But it’s okay, cute little cars.--- but what! are they worse than the Chinese?? wink
  2. +4
    25 December 2013 10: 15
    The Turks are making leaps and bounds. In production of various classes of armored vehicles.
    Some armored personnel carriers are 6/6,8/8, three types are available. Modern armored personnel carriers are PARS, ARMA, ELDTR.
    Not counting several dozen types of armored vehicles.
    One BTR-82 is produced in Russia, which is far from modern.
    1. 0
      25 December 2013 10: 54
      So what?
      If Russia deliberately refuses to spend on the production of BMP-3 for the production of Kurganets - is that bad?
      Not counting several dozen types of armored vehicles.

      Many types of armored vehicles mean high maintenance costs and inconvenience of service for the troops.
      By the way, the BTR-82A is not inferior in armament to the Turkish ones. The 90mm gun only "can be installed upon customer request"
      The BTR-90 combat module is superior to it. Oh, well, the BTR-90 is not produced. However, like these Turkish projects.
    2. bask
      +1
      25 December 2013 18: 00
      Quote: cosmos111
      Some armored personnel carriers are 6/6,8/8, three types are available. Modern armored personnel carriers are PARS, ARMA, ELDTR.

      More than THREE armored personnel carriers.
      1.Terrex AV81 8x8, created by Timoney for Singapore Technologies Kinetics. And to Turkey by Otokar, where the armored personnel carrier was named Yavuz AV82.

      2.Pars armored personnel carrier developed by the Yanker company GPV, the license was transferred to FNSS.
      Available with a wheelbase of 4x4,6x6,8x8 (two options), 10x10.

      3. ARMA armored personnel carrier was designed and created by the Turkish company Otokar. 6x6,8x8.

      4. The Ejder AWV armored personnel carrier was developed by the Turkish company Nurol Makina by order of the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The vehicle is built according to a modular design, which makes it possible to create on its basis a whole family of vehicles for various purposes.

      Turkey has built (produced) 4 new armored personnel carriers in 10 years.
    3. horizonti
      +1
      25 December 2013 22: 59
      BTR-82A in terms of efficiency, the cost is an order of magnitude higher than these exhibition crafts, most of which will not be produced.
  3. +1
    25 December 2013 10: 16
    Beautiful cars.
    1. +3
      25 December 2013 10: 41
      quote-APC Ejder II 6 x 6 optimized for the Middle Eastern market. Upgrading the vehicle consists of installing a power unit, additional protection and a Dragar turret with a 25 mm cannon and a 7,62 mm coaxial machine gun. In front, an anti-IED system from Aselsan is installed on a telescopic mast (pictured above)



    2. +1
      25 December 2013 11: 38
      Quote: Yeraz
      Beautiful cars.

      Why doesn't Azerbaijan buy the Ejder 6x6 armored personnel carrier.
      Georgia acquired 100 of these armored personnel carriers in 2008.
      1. smersh70
        +3
        25 December 2013 12: 00
        Quote: cosmos111
        Georgia acquired 100 of these armored personnel carriers in 2008.

        Georgia did not have Azhdars at that time....
        Quote: cosmos111
        Why doesn't Azerbaijan buy the Ejder 6x6 armored personnel carrier.

        It’s still early.. they’re damp.. and 6 wheels seem to be not enough.. I have a feeling that it will tip over, if anything.. but 8 wheels look better.. the experts know better... maybe Alex will say something about this..
        ...besides, we have a priority on creating joint productions. For example, the production of Marauders with South Africa... and whose troops know better the BTR-70 (with diesel) and 80... so we buy them from Ukraine and Russia.. ..
        1. bask
          +3
          25 December 2013 18: 43
          Quote: smersh70
          ...besides, we have a priority on creating joint productions, such as the production of Marauders with South Africa....and who

          Russia also needs to establish licensed production with the creation of a joint venture, with a full production cycle, with independent South African firms.
          On a wheeled chassis of commercially produced trucks in Russia...
          To reduce the cost of the product, but not to the detriment of its security.
          MRAP Puma M-26 Puma M26-15 4x4, with mine protection manufactured by South African Company OTT Technologies South Africa.
          The main parameters of the project were to develop a lower cost. Designed for heavy duty vehicles. The Tata 715TC 4x4 transmission makes it reliable and easy to maintain, with a low operating cycle cost.
          The basic version of the MRAP 2+8 landing force has ballistic protection of the STANAG 4569 Level 3 standard and protection against explosions of land mines, mines and IEDs STANAG 4569b Level 4.

      2. +3
        25 December 2013 19: 25
        In Azerbaijan’s plan, the purchase of a license for its own production of the Arma 8x8 armored personnel carrier
        1. bask
          +3
          25 December 2013 19: 39
          Quote: lonely
          In Azerbaijan’s plan, the purchase of a license for its own production of the Arma 8x8 armored personnel carrier

          ARMA 8x8 is probably the most successful armored personnel carrier produced in Turkey.
          And made specifically for the army, Turkey, and not for export.
          If you take into account the price, performance characteristics, product quality.
          1. +2
            25 December 2013 22: 11
            Negotiations are already underway regarding this.
  4. sapran
    +1
    25 December 2013 16: 27
    In my opinion, your cooperation with South Africa is quite fruitful. (Do you have information on how your helicopter pilots evaluate the modernization of the Mi-24 at Ukrainian enterprises together with South Africa?) In times of crisis, South Africans have something to offer and it’s not expensive, why not take advantage of it.
    1. smersh70
      +1
      25 December 2013 18: 25
      Quote: sapran
      (Do you have information on how your helicopter pilots evaluate the modernization of the Mi-24 at Ukrainian enterprises together with South Africa

      Well, let’s say this is a work of art)))))) attack helicopter Mi-24G “Super Hind” of the Azerbaijan Air Force
  5. ko88
    +3
    25 December 2013 17: 32
    I noticed that the Turkish army is armed quite variegatedly, armored vehicles and small arms from different countries and different calibers, like one big militia,
    1. bask
      +1
      25 December 2013 19: 49
      The Turkish company Nurol Makina Ve Sanayi AS has expanded its line of wheeled armored vehicles, it introduced the newest version of Ejder 4x4 (Dragon).

      Nurol Makina was founded in 1976.
      And it began producing defense products in 1992!!!
      Currently produces multi-purpose armored vehicles and armored personnel carriers 4x4, 6x6,8, 8xXNUMX.
      This is real competition. In Russia, only one private company, the military industrial complex, is engaged in the production of armored vehicles.
      Dozens of companies are needed, then there will be competition, price and quality of products.
      But without victory over corruption, all this is not possible.
      1. bask
        +2
        25 December 2013 20: 14
        American small company: Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems (ADVS).
        It started with production, with armored jackets for HAMVIs, and in 2007 began designing and producing armored vehicles... for various purposes.
        6x6 armored personnel carrier, ADVS - Desert Chameleon, for the UAE.
  6. wanderer_032
    +2
    26 December 2013 17: 34
    Hi all! hi

    Looking at photographs, this facial expression appears: No. or lol
    Regarding the first machine "Eider":
    The transmission units are open and not protected by anything (and the article writes about the serious work of the company’s engineers on protection, including mine protection), but it seems to me that even from a small IED the vehicle will lose speed and become + in the statistics of some RPG crew, machine gunner or sniper pair.
    The hinges on the doors impress with massive canopies, but the door handles from a civilian car (made of plastic or duralumin) make you grin.
    The configuration of the side doorways and doors is puzzling, why was it necessary to do them this way? It does not carry any functionality (on the contrary, it complicates the process of getting in and out of the car, which is generally unacceptable for military equipment).
    The footrests are located very high; it will be difficult for both a healthy and especially a wounded soldier to quickly sit down and leave the vehicle (which is also unacceptable for such equipment).
    There are no embrasures for firing from personal weapons; when leaving a damaged, disabled vehicle, the fighters will not be able to cover each other, and the module may be disabled and they will be trapped.
    The only normal element of the body design of this car is the rear door.
    Looking at the "Eider-2" armored personnel carrier, for some reason I remember a children's horror story, and I just want to immediately exclaim, so what kind of "coffin on wheels" are you!
    By God, I somehow prefer our armored personnel carrier in terms of hull configuration and other parameters, even though it was created more than 20 years ago.

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