Armoured Vehicle / MRAP
EJDER YALÇIN
The Ejder Yalçın is a Turkish 4×4 armoured personnel carrier made by Nurol Makina in Ankara, in production since about 2014. It is the best-selling export version of the Ejder family, used by Türkiye and about ten other countries.
Türkiye|Nurol MakinaWhat Is the EJDER YALÇIN? Overview, History and Development
Nurol began the larger EJDER 6×6 around 2008, and the 4×4 Ejder Yalçın followed from about 2014. A V-shaped welded steel hull protects against mines and IEDs, with STANAG 4569 Level 2 to 4 depending on armour fit. A 375 hp Cummins diesel gives up to about 120 km/h and a range of around 700 km at about 14 tonnes, with a crew of two plus up to nine troops.
The Turkish Land Forces, Gendarmerie and police use the vehicle widely. Reported export operators are Burkina Faso, Chad, Hungary, Malaysia, Morocco, Niger, Qatar, Senegal, Tanzania and Tunisia, mostly with undisclosed numbers. Hungary began local assembly in 2023, and Qatar bought around 100 units. A 2017 deal for up to 1,000 vehicles in Uzbekistan was announced, but the delivered total is unclear.
EJDER YALÇIN Specifications: Weight, Armament, Armor and Mobility
EJDER YALÇIN Variants and Versions Compared
The Ejder Yalçın 4×4 is the 14-tonne export-oriented version with a crew of two plus up to nine troops.
The Ejder 6×6 is the larger family member of about 18 tonnes, with 402 hp and room for 10 troops.
The Ejder Toros is the heavier family variant listed alongside the 4×4 and 6×6 versions.
Which Countries Use the EJDER YALÇIN? Operators and Users
Türkiye
Burkina Faso
Chad
Hungary
Malaysia
Morocco
Niger
Qatar
Senegal
Tanzania
TunisiaEJDER YALÇIN FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
How much does the Ejder Yalçın cost?
The Ejder Yalçın costs roughly US$0.5-1 million per vehicle as an estimate from trade-press reporting. The price depends on armament and armour, and Nurol does not publish an official figure.
Which countries use the Ejder Yalçın?
The Ejder Yalçın is used by Türkiye, Burkina Faso, Chad, Hungary, Malaysia, Morocco, Niger, Qatar, Senegal, Tanzania and Tunisia. Numbers are mostly undisclosed.
How fast is the Ejder Yalçın?
The Ejder Yalçın has a top speed of up to about 120 km/h and a range of around 700 km, though some sources quote 110 km/h. A 375 hp Cummins diesel powers the 14 tonne vehicle.
Ejder Yalçın vs COBRA II: which is better?
The Ejder Yalçın is heavier at about 14 tonnes and can reach higher armour levels, while the Otokar COBRA II is lighter at about 8.7 tonnes. Both are Turkish 4×4 vehicles with similar speed.
Which Arab countries use the Ejder Yalçın?
Qatar and Morocco are the main Arab operators of the Ejder Yalçın, and Tunisia uses it for internal security and counter-insurgency. Qatar bought about 100 or more units in the 2010s.
Is the Ejder Yalçın amphibious?
No, the Ejder Yalçın is not amphibious as standard. No ERA or active protection is fitted as standard, though slat and composite armour kits exist.