UniCOB simply written as Unicob is a Sri Lankan 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Infantry mobility vehicle produced by the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.[1]

UniCOB
TypeInfantry mobility vehicle
Place of origin Sri Lanka
Service history
In service2021 – present
Used by Sri Lanka Army
Production history
DesignerSri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
ManufacturerSri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Unit costLKR 10 000 000 (US$37.950)
Produced2021 – present
Specifications
Mass13 t
Length5760mm
Width2290mm
Height3250mm
Crew9 (Driver, Gunner, Commander + 6 Passengers)

Main
armament
12.7 mm W85 machine gun
Engine697 NA water-cooled direct injection diesel engine
130 hp
Maximum speed 72kmph in paved road

History

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Unicob began manufacturing in 2021 and was first publicly unveiled in February 2022 during Independence Day celebrations.[2][3]

Initially, it is planned to produce ten units. But a demand for around fifty vehicles is expected.[4]

Design

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The Unicob is a 4x4 vehicle with a capacity for 9 including driver, gunner and commander designed to withstand mines and small arms fire. Units are equipped with an all direction surveillance system and field to command real-time communication and monitoring capability as well as a fully air conditioned crew cabin. As it is designed to make use of locally available spare parts, it has much lower production and maintenance costs compared to imported equivalents.

It is armed with a turret for a 12.7mm machine gun.[1][2] The vehicle is capable of handling disaster relief and MEDEVAC operations.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Army-manufactured innovative Unicob - MRAPV unveiled". www.defence.lk. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "(VIDEO) Army's latest military hardware, the Unicob- MRAPV". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  3. ^ "General Shavendra Silva inspecting the state-of-the-art MRAPV". Daily News. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  4. ^ a b "යුද හමුදාවෙන් තවත් සුපිරි වැඩක්". www.ada.lk (in Sinhala). Retrieved 12 February 2022.