The Cobra family of vehicles have a compact profile and are transportable by aircraft, helicopter, truck and by rail for rapid deployment. The Cobra has an all-welded steel hull with wide, fully opening side and rear doors, allowing rapid exit of the crew when required. The vehicle also features roof hatches and quick-release 3 point locking system. The vehicle has a seating capacity between 4 and 12 depending on the variant and configuration.

An optional amphibious kit consists of double hydraulic thrusters with joystick control and closing louvres. The system allows the vehicle to enter water without preparation.

A two piece windscreen and wide side glazing provides good visibility under ballistic protection. The windscreen is fitted with an electrical de-icing system. The hull also has all round vision blocks. An air conditioning system is fitted as standard.

Optional equipment includes electrical self recovery winch, nuclear, chemical and biological (NBC) protection kit, infra-red driving lamps, smoke grenade dischargers, night vision goggle (NVG) compatible glazing, fire suppression system, night vision periscopes for driver and commander and daytime periscopes for driver and commander.

Various types of weapon stations and turrets incorporating 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher or cannons up to 30 mm calibre can be adapted to the Cobra range of vehicles. Sight systems with night vision capability or thermal imaging are available.

The monocoque hull structure has optimised body angles and a low silhouette for increased survivability. Run flat tyres are a standard feature, allowing the vehicle to continue its mission with deflated tyres.

The hull provides all round protection against infantry rifles and machine guns and artillery shell splinters. The vehicle provides protection against anti-personnel and anti-tank mines and side explosives. Add-on Armour kits can be provided if required. Protection of the crew is enhanced by using collapsible seat bases, four-point seat belts and additional composite flooring.

Cobra is powered by a turbo diesel V8 engine which provides 190 horsepower. Power to weight ratio is greater than 30 horsepower per ton. The vehicle is four wheel drive with automatic transmission which is electronically controlled and a 2-speed lockable transfer box for increased mobility. Cobra is equipped with independent suspension and a central tyre inflation system, which allows the tyres to be adjusted while on the move.

All mechanical components of COBRA are from the ECV Variant of AM GENERAL's HMMWV which eases the logistic support in maintenance and spares inventory for forces already operating HMMWVs.

The Cobra vehicle has a maximum speed of 115 km/hour, acceleration of 0 - 60 km/hour in 13 seconds and a range of 725 km.

The Cobra vehicle forms a common platform, which can be adapted for various roles and mission requirements including: Armoured Personnel Carrier, Anti-Tank Vehicle, Reconnaissance Vehicle, Ground Surveillance Radar Vehicle, Forward Observation Vehicle, Armoured Ambulance, Armoured Command Post, turreted vehicle for 12.7 mm machine gun, 25 mm cannon, anti-tank guided missiles such as the TOW missile or surface-to-air missiles.