Unicob

UniCOB, also known as Unicob, is a Sri Lankan 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAPV) produced by the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.^[1]

UniCOB
Type	Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Place of origin	Sri Lanka
Service history
In service	2021 – present
Used by	Sri Lanka army
Production history
Designer	Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Manufacturer	Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Unit cost	LKR 10 000 000 (US$37.950)
Produced	2021 – present
Specifications
Mass	13 t
Length	5760mm
Width	2290mm
Height	3250mm
Crew	9 (Driver, Gunner, Commander + 6 Passengers)
Main armament	12.7 mm W85 machine gun
Engine	697 NA water-cooled direct injection diesel engine 130 hp
Maximum speed	72kmph in paved road

History

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

Initially, production of ten units is planned. But a demand for around fifty vehicles is expected.^[4]

Design

The Unicob is a 4x4 vehicle with a capacity for 9 including driver, gunner and commander designed to withstand the impact of land 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]