Nexter and WZD showcase Jackal 2 vehicle at MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition.

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MSPO 2013
International Defence Industry Exhibition

2 - 5 September 2013
Kielce, Poland
 
The Nexter-WZD JACKAL 2 vehicle at MSPO 2013
 
 
Monday, September 2, 2013, 11:55 AM
 
Nexter and WZD showcase Jackal 2 vehicle at MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition.
Nexter and WZM, present the JACKAL 2. This 4x4 light armored vehicle is a variant of the Nexter ARAVIS. This vehicle is an answer to the "Pegasus" RFI emitted by the Polish Ministry of Defence to replace its BRDM2 4x4 vehicle. Nexter is in discussion with WZM to produce localy the Jackal 2. The name Jackal 2 has been given by the company to echo the BRDM name "Jackal".
     
At MSPO 2013, International Defense Exhibition in Poland, Nexter and WZM, present the JACKAL 2. This 4x4 light armored vehicle is a variant of the Nexter ARAVIS for a Polish RFI (Request For Information) to replace the BRDM2 4x4 truck.The JACKAL 2 at MSPO 2013.
     

The"SZAKAL 2" or Jackal has been designed to protect its crew from ballistic missile attacks, land mines, improvised explosive devices or splinters. Light Armoured Carries 4x4 "SZAKAL 2" is to be used in exceptionally dangerous areas. It proves to be indispensable at patrols as well as a direct fire support vehicle, a support and safeguard vehicle for engineering unit transports or as a part of a convoy.

Still based on the Mercedes-UNIMOG chassis the 13 tons vehicle provides a high level of protection superior to NATO level 4 standard. The Jackal 2 is declined in multiples variants depending on the equipment chosen:

- Command and Communication systems
- Numerous caliber types of armaments
- Observation (optrocis capability with "Margot" mast
- Other Special Systems