As if following in the footsteps of Australia, which decided to send the Bushhmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine, the UK also stated that it was ready to participate in the delivery of armored armored vehicles to Ukraine.
Quoted from Reuters.com (6/4/2022), the British Ministry of Defense is currently considering sending the Mastiff or Jackal type Rantis, which can be used as surveillance or long-range patrol vehicles.
Still from the same source, before being sent to Ukraine, the rantis will be stripped of sensitive equipment and British troops will be sent to neighboring Ukraine to conduct training on prospective crew members from Ukraine. The number of rantis sent is not expected to be large, namely 10 units.
Mastiff and Jackal, whose names are already quite well-known in the reconnaissance/assault world, especially these tire-wheeled troops that have been frequently used by the British in their operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jackal
The Jackal or MWMIK (Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit) is a family of vehicles designed and developed by Supacat Ltd in Honiton, Devon (UK) for use by the British Army and British Royal Air Force Regiment.
The Jackal's main role is for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault, fire support, and for convoy protection.
The Jackal carries an additional composite armor kit, while for weaponry, it relies on a 12.7 mm caliber heavy machine gun and a 7.62 mm FN MAG medium machine gun. The Jackal is powered by a 5.9 liter Cummins ISBe Euro3 diesel engine with 185 bhp
The maximum speed of this rantis is 130 km per hour. Manned by 3 personnel, the Jackal is 5.39 meters long, 2 meters wide and weighs 6,650 kg.
Mastiff
The Mastiff is produced by General Dynamics and Morgan Advanced Materials. The Mastiff is a six-wheel drive (6×6), armored patrol vehicle that can carry eight troops, plus a crew of two. The Mastiff is designed for patrol/reconnaissance missions and convoy protection.
The Mastiff is powered by a Caterpillar C-7 diesel engine with a power of 330 shp, and has a maximum speed of 90 km per hour. The Mastiff is armed with a 7.62 mm medium machine gun, 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.
The Mastiff is equipped with a Bowman radio and electronic countermeasures, and is equipped with additional shielding beyond standard levels to ensure the best possible protection. So far the Mastiff has been presented in three variants.
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