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The first Jackal 3 (E) 6x6 armored vehicles, equipped with a removable Extenda module (giving a third axle), were produced at the Babcock factory in Devonport for the needs of the British Army.
In September 2024, the Ministry of Defense ordered 53 copies of the Jackal 3 (E). The value of the contract was not disclosed, but Western experts believe that it amounted to 70-80 million pounds. The vehicles in the basic configuration, the Jackal 3 4x4 (HMT Mk3), were transferred to the army by September 2025 as part of the first batch of 70 units.
They can be equipped with a removable Extenda rear axle module, which will increase the vehicle's load capacity (over 4,000 kg), while maintaining its high off-road capability. That is, the same car can be transformed from a 4x4 to a 6x6 configuration (and vice versa).
Jackal 3 4x4:
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Babcock announces the start of deliveries:
The Jackal 3 in the basic 4x4 configuration is 5.79 m long, 2.05 m wide, and 2.44 m and 1.88 m high, respectively. Gross weight 7,600 kg, load capacity up to 2,100 kg. The maximum speed reaches 120 km/h, and the driving range is up to 800 km.
Currently, the British Army uses earlier versions, such as Jackal 2, to perform a wide range of tasks, including reconnaissance and convoy escort. The Jackal family of machine operators also includes Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Estonia.
