Jackal 2 (MWMIK 2) British 4x4 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Jackal 2
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
Jackal 2 (MWMIK 2) British 4x4 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Designation
Jackal 2
Alternate Designation
Jackal 2; MWMIK 2
Equipment Type
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer
Supacat
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
An updated version of the Jackal has been ordered as Jackal 2. The crew has been increased to four and the main armament gun ring moved forward to give it an all round arc of fire. The chassis has been upgraded, allowing the vehicle to carry a greater payload and armor, and providing more strength for protection against roadside bombs. It also has a larger 6.7 l engine, although this does not increase the speed of the vehicle. An initial order for "around 110" vehicles was made in 2009, with final deliveries in February 2010. A further order for 140 of the Jackal 2A was announced on 23 June 2010, which is based on the Jackal 2 platform with a blast protection upgrade.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
6-cylinder 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel (195 hp)
Active Protection
Yes
Range
800.0 km
Variants
Jackal 2
This is an upgraded variant with a more durable chassis and a Cummins 6.7-liter diesel engine, developing 180 hp. Two blast-protected seats are located at the rear of the vehicle. The British army has reportedly ordered 110 Jackal 2s.
Coyote
This is a six-wheel variant of the Jackal capable of carrying 1.5 tons of cargo and a four-person crew. It is intended to serve as a logistics supply vehicle for long-range Jackal patrols.
Extenda 6 x 6
This is a modular upgrade of the 4 x 4 Jackal consisting of a basket and axle with interfaces to the propshaft of the standard vehicle. It can be changed from the four-wheel to the six-wheel version in about two hours.
System
Alternative Designation
Jackal 2; MWMIK 2
Type
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer
Supacat, Honiton, U.K. (design)
Devonport Management (DML) (now part of Babcock Marine), Plymouth, U.K. (production)
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2
Passenger Capacity
1
Air-Transportability
It is air-transportable by CH-47 Chinook helicopters and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft.
Dimensions
Length
5.39 m
Width
2.00 m
Height
1.97 m
Ground Clearance
1.00 m
Unloaded Weight
4,000 kg
Gross Weight
6,650 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x Cummins ISBe Euro4
Engine Type
6-cylinder 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel
Engine Power
195 bhp at 2,500 rpm
Engine Torque
INA
Transmission
Allison 2500 automatic 5-speed
Main Fuel Tank
147 liter
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
50 liter
Maximum On-Road Speed
130 kph
Maximum Off-Road Speed
80 kph
Maximum Range
800 km
Fording
1.0 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The Jackal 2 can be armed with a variety of weapons, including combinations of .50-caliber machine guns; 40-mm grenade launchers; and 7.62-mm general-purpose machine guns.
Protection
Armor
The vehicle incorporates a fully integrated protection system and reinforced armor plating.
Applique Armor
Available, A Jankel 2 Armoring modular armor package consists of a mix of hard plate, spall liners and blast-attenuation measures
Active Protection System
Yes
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Category
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Reconnaissance Vehicles
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.39 m
Width
2 m
Height
1.97 m
Weight
4000 kg
Operators (4)
United Kingdom
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
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