Tuesday, December 02, 2008

MWMIK

IOC: 2007
Total Production: 202

Jackal 4x4

Also Known As
Mobility Weapons Mounted Installation Kit
MWMIK 4x4

Origin
United Kingdom

Contractor/s
DML Group
Supacat

Family Members
Coyote

Derived from:
HMT 400

Description: The MWMIK 4x4, now Jackal 4x4, is a weapons-mounted patrol vehicles purchased by the United Kingdom (UK) under a June 2007 Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Compared to other similar vehicles fielded by the United Kingdom Armed Forces, the MWMIK 4-wheel drive tactical vehicle will offer greater firepower, payload, range and mobility. The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) purchased 130 MWMIK/Jackal vehicles replacing Land Rover-based vehicles to be deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan beginning in early 2008. As of April 2008, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans call for the procurement of 200 vehicles.

The 4-ton class Jackal all-terrain tactical vehicle features a top speed on-road of 130 kph or 80 kph off-road carrying a crew of three-man. Besides, the Jackal can be provided with an add-on armor kit which increases the vehicle's weight above 6 tons. The weapon options include general purpose machine guns, automatic grenade launcher and .50 (12.7mm) machine gun. It is powered by a 5.9 liters Cummins ISBe Euro3 engine. Optionally, the Jackal can be fitted with the BOWMAN communications equipment.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3 2+1

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 12.70 mm

Dimensions: Height 2.0 m, Length 5.4 m, Width 2 m

Weights: Max Weight 6,650 kg (14,660 lb)

Performance: Cross Country Speed 80 kph (50 mph), Top Speed 130 kph (81 mph)

Other: Wheel Drive 4, Wheels 4

News
British Army's Jackal 4x4 Patrol Vehicle Successfully Deployed in Afghanistan

MOD Signs Contract for new Army Patrol Vehicles

Operators

United Kingdom / 202

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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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