Shota (vehicle)
| SHOTA | |
|---|---|
Timak Shota | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle |
| Place of origin | Albania |
| Service history | |
| In service | Active (in service) |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TIMAK |
| Designed | 2023 (first prototype) |
| Manufacturer | |
| Variants | 4x4 & 6x6 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13,000 kg |
| Length | 6500 |
| Width | 2.1 m |
| Height | 2.68 m |
| Crew | 10 passengers |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 3 (MRAP) a |
Main armament | 7.62×39mm API BZ at 30 meters with 695 m/s |
Secondary armament | Artillery
155 mm High Explosive at 80 m Angle: Azimuth 360°; elevation: 0–22° |
| Engine | Cummins ISBE 275 or Cummins ISLE 350 6 Cylinder 6210cc |
| Transmission | SAND and Transmission Guard |
| Suspension | Leaf spring |
| Ground clearance | 345 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 310 liter |
Operational range | 100 km |
The SHOTA is an Albanian-made mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle made by TIMAK (Albania). The vehicle is engineered for maximum safety in high-threat environments, featuring a V-hull chassis to deflect blasts and advanced armor for ballistic protection. Equipped with state-of-the-art communication and navigation systems, it ensures operational efficiency and coordination in combat zones.