Edjer Yalcin 4x4
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The Ejder Yalçın 4x4 is a Turkish armored combat vehicle designed and manufactured by Nurol Makina. It is engineered for high protection against mines and improvised explosive devices, suitable for various missions including reconnaissance, border security, and internal security operations.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Nurol Makina |
| Introduced | 2014 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 110 km/h |
| Range | 600 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 18 t |
History
Developed by Nurol Makina in the early 2010s, the Ejder Yalçın was designed to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' urgent need for a highly mobile, mine-resistant vehicle capable of operating in asymmetric warfare environments. The vehicle was officially unveiled at the IDEF exhibition in 2013 and entered active service with Turkish military and gendarmerie forces in 2014. It subsequently saw extensive combat deployment during Turkish counter-terrorism operations in southeastern Anatolia and cross-border military interventions in northern Syria. Today, the Ejder Yalçın is a major export success, serving in the armed forces of several nations across Europe, Africa, and Central Asia, including Hungary under the local designation Gidrán.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 360+ | confirmed |
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