UniCOB

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

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. The vehicle is capable of handling disaster relief and MEDEVAC operations.


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