History

1963
1963
Official foundation of Otokar
1964
1964
First intercity busses and first fridge trailers of Turkey manufactured
1966
1966
Toll manufacturing of Land Rover
1969
1969
Manufacturing of minibuses for public transportation1976
1976
Otokar becomes a member of Koç Group
1983
1983
First armored money transportation vehicle of Turkey
1985
1985
First computer aided design works in automotive industry
1987
1987
Manufacturing of tactical wheeled vehicles under the license of Land Rover Defender
1989
1989
Manufacturing of the first tactical armored wheeled vehicle of Turkey: Otokar ZPT
1990
1990
Joining of Akrep armored tactical vehicles of the product family
1997
1997
Move to the plant in Sakarya; planning for manufacturing of Cobra
1998
1998
Award of contract for 5250 pcs. tactical wheeled vehicles by the Turkish Armed Forces
2002
2002
Manufacturing of midi bus Sultan
2003
2003
Manufacturing of the first tanker with ADR certificate of Turkey
2004
2004
First exportation of Sultan brand midi buses
2005
2005
Armored Internal Security Vehicle
2007
2007
The first hybrid bus of Turkey
2008
2008
Selection of Otokar as the main contractor for the National Battle Tank Manufacturing Project2009
2009
Order of the Under Secretariat of Defense Industry for 861 pcs Tactical Wheeled Vehicles2009
2009
KAYA brand Mine Resistant Armored Vehicle
2010
2010
ARMA brand 6×6 armored combat vehicle and two export orders
2011
2011
ARMA brand 8×8 armored combat vehicle