Jeep®
Government & Military Sales (JGMS) has been
appointed by Chrysler International Corporation
as the global distributor for Jeep J8 vehicles and
after sales support into Government and Military
agencies worldwide.
The Jeep J8 is a light 4 x 4 military platform which
is manufactured by Chrysler LLC and builds upon
the military heritage of the Jeep branch which has
been in continual military service since WWII.
The standard Jeep Wrangler JK has been utilised
as the base vehicle and has been upgraded to increase
braking, payload capacity and ruggedness. This upgrade
programme has further enhanced product's capability
and flexibility; in many cases in excess of other
available platforms.
The Jeep J8 Light Patrol Vehicle is based on 3 door
J8 with robust tubular rollover protection integrated
into vehicle chassis.
Variants
: Jeep® J8 3-door: Soft Top with
2 door at the front, one at the rear Jeep® J8 5-door: Soft Top with
5 door Jeep JGMS Soft Top troop carrier :
Back side with 8 seats Jeep J8 JGMS Hard Top troop carrier:
place for 5 persons Jeep J8 Light Patrol Vehicle: open
top with crew of 3 persons Jeep J8 JGMS ambulance: back side
is adapted for the transport of wounded soldiers Jeep J8 JGSM armoured patrol vehicle:
with armor pack protection Jeep J8 JGMS Discrete armoured vehicle:
with armour pack protection for civilian
use
The
Jeep J8 Light Patrol Vehicle can be armed
with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine or 40 mm
grenade mounted to circular ring or swivel
stations. A rear traversing ring is mounted
to the back side of the vehicle, which qui
can be armed with machine gun or grenade
launcher.
Design
and protection
Jeep®
J8 Light Patrol Vehicle is a capable and
flexible platform for missions of up to
72 hours. Designed for surveillance and
reconnaissance, base patrol and rapid offensive
actions, the LPV can be equipped with weapon
mounts, modular storage systems and permanent
zoned of removable armor for ballistic and
blast protection.
Propulsion
The Jeep J8 Light Patrol Vehicle 4x4 is
powered by 2.8 liter Turbo Diesel 4 cylinders
with EURO IV or unregulated emissions, coupled
to an automatic transmission Chrysler 5
speed with overdrive.
Accessories
The
Jeep J8 Light Patrol Vehicle is equipped
with tow eyes, installed on the front and
rear reinforced bumpers. It can easily and
safely be transported by helicopter or secured
in a transport plane. Jeep J8 is desert-rated
with a 5-hour, zero visibility, and enhanced
filtration system. Jeep J8 can navigate
water bodies up to 762 mm deep without stalling
or affecting any internal components.
Specifications
Armament
Machine
gun of 7.62 or 12,7 mm caliber,
or 40 mm grenade launcher.
Country
users
Egypt
Designer
Company
Jeep®
Chrysler
Accessories
In
option : Air conditioning,
Fuel filter, Soft or hard
tops.
Armor
Protection
level STANAG 4569 Level1
for the armor version.
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