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 transportation

1976

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 ZP​​T

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 Project

2009

2009

Order of the Under Secretariat of Defense Industry for 861 pcs Tactical Wheeled Vehicles

2009

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

2012

2012

Opening of Otokar Tank Testing Centre

2012

2012

Winning of the tender for purchase of buses by the İstanbul City Bus Administration 750 buses

2013

2013

Manufacturing of Atlas brand trucks