Akrep
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
Akrep ("Scorpion") is a Turkish infantry mobility vehicle family developed by Otokar Otobus Karoseri Sanayi AS. The first prototypes were completed in May 1993 and the first vehicles came off the production line in June 1994. In addition to light reconnaissance, the vehicles were used for escort, perimeter control, counterinsurgency, and light attack. The Akrep represented the latest offering in Otokar's portfolio of light vehicles for both civilian and military markets.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Otokar |
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 4.19 m |
| Crew | 8 |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | |
| Israel | 30 | confirmed |
| Pakistan | — | confirmed |
| Turkey | 260+ | confirmed |
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