BMI Jaguar
| BMI Jaguar | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Utility Vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Belfras |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1990 - present |
| Used by | Belfrasian Armed Forces See others |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Belfrasian Motor Industries |
| Manufacturer | Belfrasian Motor Industries (Until 2002) BAU Systems(2002 onward) |
| Produced | 1990 - Present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications (Basic model) | |
| Weight | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) curb weight |
| Length | 5.5 meters (18 feet) |
| Width | 2.36 meters (7 feet 8 inches) |
| Height | 2.02 meters (6 feet 7 inches) |
| Crew | 1+3 |
Main armament | Variant dependent |
| Engine | V8 Diesel 6.2 L V8 Turbo Diesel 6.8 L |
| Suspension | Independent 4x4 |
| Fuel capacity | 180 L |
| Speed | 70 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.
