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This ARMA 8x8 (MIZRAK-30) differs from the previously suggested ARMA 8x8 (MIZRAK-30). It is based on the second-generation ARMA 8x8, featuring a 600 hp engine and amphibious capabilities.
Background
ARMA Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle is a highly modular and amphibious wheeled armored vehicle family designed and developed by Otokar. The development of the ARMA family began in 2007 as a private venture by Otokar. First ARMA was unveiled in 2010 in 6x6 configuration followed by an 8x8 version in 2011. Both versions quickly found success in the export market due to their impressive performance and flexibility.
This particular ARMA 8x8 variant was first unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2022. It is based on the upgraded ARMA 8x8 platform, featuring a powerful 600-horsepower engine and amphibious capabilities—the same model that underwent extensive trials in Kazakhstan.
ARMA 8x8
Otokar is no stranger of 8x8 platforms, with BTRs closing to end of their service life Otokar initiated Yavuz 8x8 project at 2001 in an effort to fill the ranks of retired BTRs. Since Otokar had no experience in this field, decided cooperate with Singaporean firm Singapore Technologies Kinetics to develop their own localised version. Yavuz project received no interest and eventually scrapped. Otokar, with the experiences and expertise gained from this project developed ARMA family.
ARMA 8x8 is a highly modular tactical wheeled vehicle. Thanks to its high modularity, it can be fitted with variety of turret and weapon systems and fulfil different operational roles, such as:
• Fire Support Vehicle
• Command Post Vehicle
• Reconnaissance Vehicle
• Armored Combat Vehicle
• Armored Personal Carrier
• Armored Recovery Vehicle
• Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
• Armored Engineering Vehicle
• CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle
• Armored Medical Evacuation Vehicle
ARMA 8x8 (MIZRAK-30 Version I)
ARMA 8x8 stands out as one of Otokar’s most modular platforms, offering a wide range of weapon configurations, from 25mm Auto-Cannons and ATGM launchers to 105mm tank cannons. This specific ARMA 8x8 variant is equipped with Otokar’s own MIZRAK-30 Unmanned Turret System, armed with the Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm Auto-Cannon. This configuration has been showcased at several defense exhibitions, including SAHA EXPO 2022 and 2023, and most recently at IAV 2025.
The ARMA 8x8 platform has been continuously upgraded by Otokar to meet modern standards, leading to significant differences between the various models showcased over the years. Early ARMA 8x8 variants were equipped with 450 horsepower engines, while later models received more powerful 600 horsepower engines. The latest iteration is powered by a 720 horsepower engine. The engine is not the only upgrade; newer models also feature additional modular armor and enhanced situational awareness systems and amphibious capabilities in certain variants. While there is no official designation for the different specifications of the ARMA 8x8, I’ll refer to them as the First, Second, and Third Generations. This specific ARMA 8x8 is based on the Second Generation platform, featuring a 600 horsepower engine and amphibious capabilities.
General Specifications
Firepower
This variant of ARMA 8x8 is equipped with Otokar’s MIZRAK-30 Unmanned Turret System, armed with Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm Auto-Cannon The primary armament is supplemented by a Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun. The firepower of the MIZRAK-30 is further enhanced by an advanced optical system, giving it the capability to engage both ground and air targets.
MIZRAK-30 Version I
MIZRAK-30 is an Unmanned Turret System designed and developed by Otokar. MIZRAK has been seen in different shapes and with different armaments; although there is no official different designation for themI’ll refer to them as Version I, Version II, and Version III based on the order in which they were revealed.
MIZRAK-30 is armed with Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon and Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun. Firepower of MIZRAK-30 is enhanced with modern Electro-Optical Suite and Fire Control System; both Commander and Gunner has access to their own Thermal and Night Sight as well as CCD Cameras to identify and engage threats through their own stations. MIZRAK-30 also has Laser Range Finder, Automatic Target Tracking System and Hunter-Killer capability (Commander’s Override).
MIZRAK-30 Version I Specifications
- Crew: Unmanned
- Dimensions and Weight
- Mass: ? kg
- Length: ? mm
- Width: ? mm
- Height: ? mm
- Armament
- Main Armament:
• Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon - Secondary Armament:
• Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun - Ammunition Capacity
∙ ? Ready-to-Fire Auto-Cannon Rounds
∙ ? Total Auto-Cannon Rounds
∙ ? Ready-to-Fire Machine-Gun Rounds
∙ ? Total Machine-Gun Rounds
- Main Armament:
- Accessories
- Night Sight
∙ Gunner
∙ Commander - Thermal Sight
∙ Gunner
∙ Commander
• Night Imager
• Thermal Imager
• Laser Range Finder
• Dual-Axis Stabilisation
• Automatic Target Tracking System
• Hunter-Killer (Commander’s Override)
- Night Sight
Mk44 Bushmaster II
Mk44 Bushmaster II Specifications
- Dimensions and Weight
- Mass: 160 kg
- Length: 3405 mm
- Width: 340 mm
- Height: 392 mm
- Operational Details
- Caliber: 30mm
- Shell: 30x173mm, NATO Standard
- Feed System:
∙ Belt-Feed
∙ Dual-Feed - Muzzle Velocity:
∙ 1080m/s (HEI-T) - Rate of Fire
∙Single Shot
∙100 rpm
∙300 rpm
Mobility
ARMA 8x8 is powered by 600 Horsepower Unspecified Caterpillar Turbocharged Diesel Engine, coupled with unspecified automatic gear box. This configuration gives the ARMA an approximate power-to-weight ratio of around 20 hp/ton, with a top speed of 105 km/h.
On water, ARMA is powered by two unspecified water jets, enabling it to cross even rough waters with a top speed of approximately 8 km/h.
Mobility of ARMA 8x8 is further enhanced with a built-in Driver’s Vision System, likely ASELSAN’s GÖREN-100/200 Tank Driver Vision System, allowing for smooth driving both with Night and in Thermal view.
GÖREN-100/200 Tank Driver Vision System
GÖREN-100/200 is a high-performance vision system designed for main battle tanks and other platforms to provide superior vision and maneuvering capability in harsh weather and battlefield conditions.
Main Features
• Thermal Imager
• Day and Night Usage
• Situational Awareness
• Advanced Vision Capability
Brochure with More Information
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Protection
ARMA 8x8 with its monocoque steel hull offers high level of ballistic protection against KE projectiles, mine protection and IED threats. Modular structure of armor allows composite modules to be replaced in need of repair or operational requirements, even in battlefield environment. From the looks of it, this specific ARMA 8x8 is fitted with additional armor units. Base ARMA models comes with STANAG 4569 Level II but it could be fitted with additional armor up Level IV depending on operational needs.
Situational Awareness of ARMA 8x8 is enhanced with a 360° Close Range Surveillance System, likely ASELSAN’s YAMGÖZ-100, further increasing the self-preservation of the platform.
YAMGÖZ-100 360° Close Range Surveillance System
YAMGÖZ-100 Surveillance System is a high-performance Day & Night Vision System designed mainly for Main Battle Tanks, Tracked and Wheeled Platforms. YAMGÖZ-100 provides enhance situational awareness and manoeuvring capability in harsh weather and environment.
Main Features
• Thermal Imager
• Day-Night Camera
• Fusion View Day Camera + Thermal Imager
• Remotely Controlled Weapon System and Fire Control System Compatibility
Otokar’s ARMA 8x8 Brochure IDEF 2021
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Specifications
- Crew:
• 3 Driver, Commander, Gunner
• 9 Personnel - Dimensions and Weight
- Mass: Around 30 Tons?
- Length: 8 m
- Width: 3 m
- Height: < 2.4 m
- Armament
- Main Armament:
∙ Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm Dual-Feed Auto-Cannon - Secondary Armament:
∙ Co-Axial 7.62mm Machine-Gun
- Main Armament:
- Ammunition Capacity
∙ ? Ready-to-Fire Auto-Cannon Rounds
∙ ? Total Auto-Cannon Rounds
∙ ? Ready-to-Fire Machine-Gun Rounds
∙ ? Total Machine-Gun Rounds - Mobility
- Engine: Unspecified Caterpillar Turbocharged Diesel Engine 600 Horsepower
- Transmission: Unspecified Automatic Gearbox
- Suspension:
∙Fully Independent Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension
Or
∙Fully Independent Telescopic Shock Absorber & Helical Spring Suspension - Maximum Speed: 105 km/h
- Power to Weight: Around 20 hp/t? (15 hp/t at Maximum 40 Tons, 21.4hp/t at Empty 28 Tons)
- Protection
- Hull Armor:
∙ Base: STANAG 4569 Level II
∙ Up to: STANAG 4569 Level IV? - Turret Armor:
∙ STANAG 4569 Level ? - Active/Passive Protection System: None
- Smoke Grenades: 8x
- Hull Armor:
- Accessories
- Night Sight
∙ Driver
∙ Gunner
∙ Commander - Thermal Sight
∙ Driver
∙ Gunner
∙ Commander
• CITV
• Night Imager
• Thermal Imager
• Laser Range Finder
• Driver’s Vision System
• Dual-Axis Stabilisation
• Automatic Target Tracking System
• Hunter-Killer (Commander’s Override)
• 360° Close Range Surveillance System
- Night Sight
Implementation to War Thunder
ARMA Tactical Wheeled Vehicle family should be reserved for future Turkish Ground Forces Tech Tree. ARMA 8x8 in this configuration would be somewhat similar to Badger, BR-Wise it would fit around somewhere between 9.0 - 9.7 Battle Rating. In terms of placement within Tech Tree, ARMA 8x8 (MIZRAK-30) would be better fit either as Event or Premium vehicle.
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Videos
Otokar ARMA 8x8 Video
Sources
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Primary Sources for ARMA 8x8
https://defense.otokar.com.tr/wheeled-armored/8x8-armored/arma-8x8-armored
https://defense.otokar.com.tr/OtokarSavunma/media/Otokar-Savunma/brochure/arma8x8-az66ek-23-en.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20240714094534/https://defense.otokar.com.tr/OtokarSavunma/media/Otokar-Savunma/arac-brosur/ARMA8X8-EN-BR-(AZ66EJ-21)-onizleme.pdf - Arma 8x8 Platform
Primary Sources for RABDAN 8x8 Which is Based of Second Generation ARMA 8x8
https://edgegroup.ae/solutions/rabdan-8x8-infantry-fighting-vehicle
https://products-webfiles.edgegroup.ae/s3fs-public/2025-02/rabdan-8x8-ifv-en.pdf
Secondary Sources for ARMA 8x8
https://www.army-technology.com/projects/arma-8x8-armoured-tactical-vehicle/
https://www.military-today.com/apc/arma_8x8.htm
https://www.savunmasanayist.com/otokar-arma-8x8-taktik-tekerlekli-zirhli-arac-ttza/
Secondary Sources for RABDAN 8x8
https://www.military-today.com/apc/rabdan.htm
Secondary Source for ARMA Family
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otokar_Arma
Secondary Sources Mentioning 600 Horsepower Engine
https://www.defenceturkey.com/tr/icerik/arma-8x8-deneysel-askeri-kullanim-dak-testlerini-basariyla-tamamladi-4848
https://armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-land-defense/land-defense-2017/turkey-and-uae-develop-rabdan-new-8x8-armoured-vehicle-for-united-arab-emirates-army-12502171
Mk44 Bushmaster II
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/advanced-weapons/armament-systems/bushmaster-chain-guns/30x173mm
https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/media/wp-content/uploads/Mk44-30mm-Bushmaster-Chain-Gun.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk44_Bushmaster_II
ARMA 8x8 (MIZRAK-30) in IAVC 2025
https://x.com/OtokarGlobal/status/1880163031130468689
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/otokar_otokar-armouredvehicles-innovation-activity-7285926665942130688-yihU
https://www.instagram.com/p/DE60shsqyto/
MIZRAK-30
https://defense.otokar.com.tr/turret-systems/mizrak-30-turret-system
YAMGÖZ-100
https://www.aselsan.com/en/defence/product/2245/yamgoz100
https://wwwcdn.aselsan.com/api/file/YAMGOZ-100_ENG.pdf
GÖREN-100/200
https://www.aselsan.com/en/defence/product/2244/goren100
https://wwwcdn.aselsan.com/api/file/GOREN-100_ENG.pdf
https://www.aselsan.com/en/defence/product/2751/goren200
https://wwwcdn.aselsan.com/api/file/GOREN-200_ENG.pdf