Nurol Ejder

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Ejder
Ejder 4x4 in Hungarian service.webp
Nurol Ejder with Hungarian soldiers.
TypeArmoured combat vehicle
Place of originTurkey
Service history
Used bySee Operators
WarsKurdish–Turkish conflict
Production history
ManufacturerNurol Makina
ProducedEjder 6x6:2008 Ejder Yalçın 4x4:2014
VariantsArmored personnel carrier, infantry fighting vehicle
Specifications
MassEjder 6×6: 18 tons, Ejder Yalçın 4×4 14 tons
LengthEjder 6×6: 7.05 m, Ejder Yalçın 4×4 :5.4m
WidthEjder 6×6: 2.69 m, Ejder Yalçın 4×4 :2.5m
HeightEjder 6×6 2.4 m, Ejder Yalçın 4×4 :2.3m
CrewEjder 6×6: 2+10, Ejder Yalçın 4×4 : 2+9
ArmorAll 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
EngineEjder 6×6 :Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel,

Ejder Yalçın 4×4 : Cummins diesel engine
Ejder 6×6: 402 hp,

Ejder Yalçın 4×4: 375 hp
Power/weightEjder 6×6 :22.33 hp/tonne
Operational
range
700 km for both versions
Maximum speed 120 km/h for both versions

Ejder (Turkish:"Dragon") is a family of armoured vehicles produced by Turkish company Nurol Makina.[1] It consist of two version which is 4x4 and 6x6.[2][3]

Variants[]

Ejder 6×6 Armoured Combat Vehicle[]

Baseline 6×6 version is fitted with a remotely controlled 7.62 mm caliber machine gun and 40mm automatic grenade launcher. Supports integration of various weapon systems and armed turrets weighted up to 5 tons.[4] 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[4]

A number of these vehicles were sold to Georgia in 2008.[5]

Ejder Yalçın 4×4 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.[6]

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]

Versions[]

Both vehicles can be configured to be used in a variety of roles including:[4][6]

  • Personnel carrier
  • Reconnaissance
  • Nuclear, biological and chemical warfare
  • Fire support
  • ATGM carrier
  • IFV
  • Mortar
  • Command
  • Recovery
  • Medical evacuation
  • Engineering

Operators[]

Map with Ejder operators in blue

Ejder 6×6 current operators[]

  •  Georgia – 90[7]

Ejder Yalçın 4×4 current operators[]

  •  Chad[8][9]
  •  Hungary – 10 – 40 more on order.[10] A derivative of this vehicle is planned to be put into production in Hungary known as Gidran (4x4 armored vehicle).[11]
  •  Senegal – National Gendarmerie — 25 purchased in February 2018, first deliveries expected in March 2018.[12][13]
  •  Morocco - Morocco has expressed interest to purchase the Yalcin.[14]
  •  Tunisia - 71 [15]
  •  Turkey - 400[16][citation needed]
  •  Uzbekistan - 1,024 on order[17][18]
  •  Qatar - 342 on order[19]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Ejder Yalcin Tactical Armoured Combat Vehicle". Army Technology. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Ejder Yalcin". nurolmakina.com.tr. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Ejder wheeled armored vehicle". globalsecurity.org. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c "EJDER 6X6 Armoured Combat Vehicle". www.nurolmakina.com.tr. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  5. ^ ARG. "Ejder Armored Personnel Carrier | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "EJDER YALCIN 4X4 Armoured Combat Vehicle". www.nurolmakina.com.tr. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ Lionel, Ekene (16 August 2021). "Chad operating Turkish-made Nurol Ejder Yalçin 4x4 armored vehicles". Military Africa. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Chadian military parade reveals new equipment deliveries". Janes.com. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  10. ^ "40 new armored vehicles ordered for the defence forces" (in Hungarian). 21 December 2020.
  11. ^ "300 New Armored Vehicles for the Hungarian Defence Forces" (in Hungarian). 21 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Senegal, Nurol Makina'nın 4x4 zırhlı muharebe aracı Ejder Yalçın'ı seçti - Akşam". aksam.com.tr (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Nurol Makina 'Ejder Yalcin' and 'Ejder Toma' armoured vehicles for Senegal". Army Recognition. 28 February 2018. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  14. ^ https://defensehere.com/eng/defense-industry/report--morocco-looks-to-buy-ejder-yalcin-armored-vehicle/142476
  15. ^ "Turkey has exported $150 million of defense equipment to Tunisia". armyrecognition.com. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  16. ^ "TSK'dan mayına, rokete, bombaya dayanıklı Ejder Yalçın 4x4 hamlesi!". Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  17. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. ^ "Turkey has delivered 24 Ejder Yalcin armored vehicles to Army of Uzbekistan". armyrecognition.com. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  19. ^ "Nurol Makina Preferred Once Again by Qatar Armed Forces to Supply their Armored Vehicles". defenceturkey.com. Retrieved 3 March 2021.

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