KrAZ Cobra
| Cobra | |
|---|---|
A Cobra at a military exhibition. | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | KrAZ |
| Designed | Before 2013 |
| Produced | 2013–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.5 t |
| Length | 4.95m (16.2ft) |
| Width | 1.97m (6.5ft) |
| Height | 1.89m (6.2ft) |
| Crew | 2 + 7 passengers |
| Armor | Steel |
| Engine | Toyota 4.5і gasoline (early)
Toyota 5.7 TD (later) 236-381 hp |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Suspension | Leaf spring 4x4 |
| Fuel capacity | 93 L |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h |
The Cobra is an infantry mobility vehicle/APC developed jointly between the Ukrainian company KrAZ and the Emirati company STREIT Group.
History
The Cobra was first unveiled in February 2013 at the IAV 2013 arms exhibition,[1] alongside the Spartan and Cougar armored vehicles.
Design
The Cobra utilizes the chassis of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200.
The standard interior layout has the driver and commander located at the front, behind the engine, with the passengers and gunner situated behind them. However, the interior seat layout can also be configured in other ways.[1]
The Cobra is fitted with CEN 1522 FB6 angled steel armor plating on the hull.[2] The fuel tanks are also protected by steel armor plating.[1] The underside armor can withstand the explosion of two DM-51 hand grenades. The Cobra's tires are equipped with bullet-resistant Hutchinson runflat inserts.[1]
The roof-mounted turret can be equipped with one 7.62mm machine gun, one 12.7mm machine gun, or one 40mm automatic grenade launcher.[1]
Service history
The Cobra entered service with the Ukrainian military in 2014.[3] It has seen service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces during the War in Donbas and the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine.[3] As of November 2025, at least 15 AFU Cobras have been destroyed in the war following the 2022 Russian invasion.[4] The Russian military has captured at least five,[4] with one of these entering service with the Belarusian military.[5]
In January 2025, Cobras were seen in Congolese service during a military parade.[6]
Operators
Gallery
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Front view.
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Side view.
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Rear view.
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Ukrainian National Guard training with a Cobra.
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A Cobra damaged by pro-Russian militants.
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Cobra in service.
References
- ^ a b c d e helen (2016-04-29). "Бронеавтомобиль KRAZ Cobra". enovosty.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "COBRA LAMV Armored Vehicle | STREIT Group". 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b Катерина, Дутик. "В сети показали, как ВСУ проводят обучение на украинском бронеавтомобиле KrAZ Cobra (видео)". UA Portal News (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b c Oryx. "Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine". Oryx. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b "Ukrainian armored vehicle spotted in Belarus". Defence Blog – Military and Defense News. 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b @RedFighter242 (January 14, 2025). "Photos showing 4x4 light armored personnel carriers (APC) - Cobra GTMHV of the Congolese Armed Forces..." (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ a b c d e "Kraz Cobra". MilitaryLand.net. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "véhicule blindé à roues KraZ Cougar armée ukrainienne | Le QG 1/72e de Twist Again" (in French). Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "У російських спецпризначенців помітили бронемашину Cobra-LAMV від Streit Group". Мілітарний (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-11-16.