Land Rover WMIK replacement introduced

The British Army has wanted to replace its' under-armoured and relatively slow, Land Rover-based, Weapons Mounted Installation Kit (WMIK).

This week the Jackal was introduced in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. Among the features of this new platform is an airbag suspension system which allows for a relatively smooth ride over rough terrain and a more stable firing platform. The system can also raise the vehicle by more than a metre for obstacle clearance or to gain a better view of the field.

Jackal facts

• Crew: 2+1
• Length: 5.39m
• Width: 2.00m
• Height: 1.97m (not including weapon system)
• Weight: 6,650kg
• Speed: 130k/h max
  
• Engine: 5.9 litre Cummins ISBe Euro3
• Communications: BOWMAN ready

Source and Photo: MoD