Jackal (MWMIK) British 4x4 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Jackal
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
Jackal (MWMIK) British 4x4 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Designation
Jackal
Alternate Designation
Jackal; MWMIK
Equipment Type
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer
Supacat
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The Jackal or MWMIK (pronounced EmWimmick) or Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit is a family of vehicles designed and developed by Supacat Ltd at their factory in Honiton, Devon (UK) for use by the British Army and Royal Air Force Regiment. Supacat re-branded to SC Group in September 2015, the Supacat brand retained for the group's core defense business. The primary role of the vehicle in the British Army is deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance and maneuverability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
6-cylinder 5.9-liter turbocharged diesel (185 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; MWMIK
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 Euro3
Engine Type
6-cylinder 5.9-liter turbocharged diesel
Engine Power
185 bhp at 2,500 rpm
Engine Torque
650 Nm at 1,500 rpm
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 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 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 (6)
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Denmark
Estonia
New Zealand
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