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BMI Jaguar
BMI Jaguar (basic).png
TypeUtility Vehicle
Place of origin Belfras
Service history
In service1990 - present
Used byBelfras Belfrasian Armed Forces
See others
Production history
DesignerBelfrasian Motor Industries
ManufacturerBelfrasian Motor Industries (Until 2002)
BAU Systems(2002 onward)
Produced1990 - Present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications (Basic model)
Weight3,500 kg (7,716 lb) curb weight
Length5.5 meters (18 feet)
Width2.36 meters (7 feet 8 inches)
Height2.02 meters (6 feet 7 inches)
Crew1+3

Main
armament
Variant dependent
EngineV8 Diesel 6.2 L
V8 Turbo Diesel 6.8 L
SuspensionIndependent 4x4
Fuel capacity180 L
Speed70 mph (110 km/h) at top speed

The 'BMI Jaguar is a four-wheeled drive military automobile designed by Belfrasian Motor Industries (BMI) and built by BAU Systems after BMI's merger in 2002. It was developed to replace the older Georgian Tracker, a reliable utility vehicle in use since the 1950s.

The Jaguar is operated in a a wide array of variants and is hailed for it's ease of use, maintenance and repair when damaged. The versatility and ruggedness of the Jaguar has allowed it to become exceedingly popular amongst the armed forces as it's premier modular vehicle. Despite being designed for use by the Belfrasian Armed Forces, the Jaguar is also in use by numerous other countries, organizations, and even civilian users. Civilian models are sold under the AP Motors badge.

History

Design Features

Variants

Unless specifically stated, all version's are referred to as JAGUAR- followed by the designated three initials on formal paperwork as the abbreviation.
  • BMI-1401 Knight - Current basic version
  • BMI-1402 Seer - Recon variant
  • BMI-1403 Showboat - Easily removed roof, parade version
  • BMI-1407 Guardian - Uparmoured variant
  • BMI-1409 Brutus - Up-graded engine for towing heavy equipment, 2-door
  • BMI-1412 Mini-Ambo - Soft-top ambulance
  • BMI-1414 Maxi-Ambo - Armoured ambulance
  • BMI-1415 Archer - ATGM Carrier
  • BMI-1416 Eyelid - Laser test-bed
  • BMI-1419 Jumanson - Tracked version

Foreign Variants

  • BMI-1401FE Chevalier - Base foreign-export version.

Civilian models

  • AP Motors Jaguar (2008 model) - Basic sold model, reduced engine power & cheaper equipment
  • AP Motors Jaguar Endurance (2009) - Off-roading version designed for extreme sports or Arctic research teams.
  • AP Motors Jaguer Enforcer (2010) - Law enforcement version.

Operators

 Belfras
 Eagleland

See also