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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Otokar Arma
Country
Suppliers
ASELSAN (Supplies remote weapon stations/turrets integrated onto Arma and other Otokar hulls.)
Production
2007–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year2010
- Combat Weight18.5 t
- Crew2
- Passengers / Dismounts8
- Vehicle ClassArmoured combat vehicle
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
- Main ArmamentOne 12.7 mm or 7.62 mm machine gun or 30 mm gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher or 14.5 mm machine gun
- Main Gun Calibre30 mm
- Gun Typeautocannon
- Secondary Armament7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationYes
- Stabilized GunYes
▣Protection12MOD.12
- Armour Typesteel hull
- STANAG Protection LevelLevel 1
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)12.5 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesYes
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇Mobility7MOD.7
- Engine TypeWater-cooled turbo diesel
- Engine Power450 hp
- Power-to-Weight24.3 hp
- SuspensionHydropneumatic
- Max Road Speed105 km/h
- Operational Range700 km
- AmphibiousYes
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.4 m
- Width2.7 m
- Height2.2 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Production Start2,007 year
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
- 2010Sale: Bahrain (73 units) · $74 M
- 2016Sale: United Arab Emirates (400 units)
- 2023Sale: Kazakhstan (834 units) · $4.4 Mr
19
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 703units
703active
Otokar ArmaSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 230 | $130.0 M | $137.4 M | |
| 2023 | 834 | $4.40 Mr | $4.65 Mr | |
| 2016 | 400 | — | — | |
| 2010 | 73 | $74.0 M | $109.3 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
104ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)26POST-COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)74TURKEY · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
A hunter-killer capability in an infantry fighting vehicle allows the gunner to engage targets while the commander independently searches for new targets, typically using separate optics and control systems.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
A firearm or automatic weapon mounted on a vehicle and equipped with a gyroscopic or hydraulic system to reduce recoil and maintain aim during movement.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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