Nurol Ejder
IMV, MRAP
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The Nurol Ejder (Turkish pronunciation: [nuɾˈoɫ ˈeʒˈdɛɾ]; lit. "Dragon") is a family of armoured vehicles produced by Turkish company Nurol Makina.[1] Two versions exists under the Ejder name; being a 6x6 version and a more popular 4x4 version, referred to as Ejder Yalcin.[2][3]
| Nurol Ejder | |
|---|---|
Nurol Ejder (4x4). | |
| Type | IMV, MRAP |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | Kurdish–Turkish conflict |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Nurol Makina |
| Produced | Ejder 6x6: 2008 Ejder Yalçın 4x4: 2014 |
| Variants | Armored personnel carrier, infantry fighting vehicle |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Ejder 6×6: 18 tons, Ejder Yalçın 4×4: 14 tons |
| Length | Ejder 6×6: 7.05 m, Ejder Yalçın 4×4: 5.4 m |
| Width | Ejder 6×6: 2.69 m, Ejder Yalçın 4×4: 2.5 m |
| Height | Ejder 6×6: 2.4 m, Ejder Yalçın 4×4: 2.3 m |
| Crew | Ejder 6×6: 2+10, Ejder Yalçın 4×4: 2+9 |
| Armor | All welded steel armour up to STANAG-4569 level 4 |
Main armament | 7.62mm / 12.7 mm machine gun |
Secondary armament | 25mm autocannon 40mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Engine | Ejder 6×6: Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel,
Ejder Yalçın 4×4: Cummins diesel engine |
| Power/weight | Ejder 6×6: 22.33 hp/tonne |
Operational range | 700 km for both versions |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h for both versions |
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]
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
Ejder 6×6 current operators
Ejder Yalçın 4×4 current operators
Burkina Faso
- Army of Burkina Faso: in use since at least early 2022, first seen during January 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état.[10]
Chad
- Chadian Ground Forces: at least 20 in service, some were operated by the Chadian peacekeeping contingent of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.[11][12][13]
Hungary
- Hungarian Ground Forces: 10 in service, 40 more on order,[14] plus up to 300 additional vehicles to be produced locally in Hungary under licence from Nurol Makina, with Hungarian variant receiving the name Gidran.[15]
Malaysia
- Malaysian Army United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon contingent: 20 on order.[16]
Morocco
- Royal Moroccan Army: 30 Ejder Yalçıns in service.[17][18]
Niger:
- Niger Army: unspecified quantity ordered in 2022.[19][20]
Qatar
- Qatari Emiri Land Force: 342 on order.[21]
Senegal
- National Gendarmerie: 25 units purchased in February 2018.[22][23]
Tanzania
- Tanzanian Army: first seen in use in late 2025.[24][25]
Tunisia
- Tunisian Army: 71 in service.[26]
Turkey
Uzbekistan
- Border Troops of the State Security Service: 24 in service, 1000 more on order.[28][29]
