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Taimas8x8

Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Kazakhstan · 2007
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Taimas8x8

⚙ Otokar Arma variant
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Protection
60
Mobility
70
Troop Capacity
85
Anti-Armour Capability
30
Situational Awareness
70
Survivability
65
Amphibious Capability
50
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Kazakhstan
CategoryInfantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007
Operators5 countries
Data Quality86%
66
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) MASS Rating
11/22
Post-Cold War
27/83
All-Time
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Protection
60
Mobility
70
Troop Capacity
85
Anti-Armour Capability
30
Situational Awareness
70
Survivability
65
Amphibious Capability
50
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category.
01 / Overview
Taimas 8x8
Country
Production
2007–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2010
  • Combat Weight24 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts8
  • Vehicle ClassInfantry Fighting Vehicle
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine TypeWater-cooled turbo diesel
  • Engine Power450 hp
  • Power-to-Weight18.75 hp
  • SuspensionHydropneumatic
  • Max Road Speed105 km/h
  • Operational Range750 km
  • AmphibiousYes
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start2,007 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2007Production started
  2. 2023Entered service
19
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 603units
603active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
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.
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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