This is a light recon vehicle, not an MBT. It's built for mobility and speed over the varied and rough terrain it will encounter. Placing heavy armour on it defeats its purpose (Recon role). Anyone who has served in the Armed Forces understands this.
@Fenrir - Offer protection from IEDs and mines. Provide a fast and mobile gun platform. It was designed for reconnaissance, and that's what it's good at.
Britain had been update their 'light-Armo' looks like fast answer and well covered the Territory,Mountain,Desert with less personnel with this Jackal, or MWMIK.
I get the reconnaissance / quick assault / convoy protection roles need light fast and agile vehicles which have good lookout ability and IED protection (the latter being enhanced without a roof as the crew can't be blasted against it). But I do wonder if Coyote and Jackal have been designed with only one theatre of operations in mind - ie hot and dry conditions. I worry that these totally open vehicles might be less than ideal in damp / wet and cold conditions, especially if deployed on recon far ahead of a main force for days or weeks at a time. Crew comfort is an acknowledged factor relating to fighting vehicle efficiency. I'm no expert - would welcome people's thoughts. As a final cynical thought I read yesterday that the whole Challenger and Warrior fleets may be mothballed despite major upgrades for both being planned. In which case who would those brave soldiers in Jackal and Coyote be doing recon for!!!
Do these come with a top? Pissing down with rain or snow and getting soaked does miracles for moral. Ask any ex corvette matalot who did Atlantic convoys
The comments on here are beyond inane. Yes, it has no top, yes, it's lightly armoured. That's because IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE. It's a recon vehicle, light and fast is what it's designed to be. What, you think that jeep with a roof is going to somehow give you better protection that this thing? Most modern bullets rip through stuff like that with ease, hence why it's been removed here. Any armour you slap on that could stand up to small calibre bullets would half the speed the vehicle could go at.
@@icantthinkofausername2605 Camouflage is a better key. I should have an easily erectible camo net system - kinda like a folding converticle top on car.
a flimsy bit of plastic roof would weigh nothing and make the job better - but the Army is run by generals who served in Flander's muddy trenches and know being cold and wet is good for morale.
The Tac sign is painted Yellow over red ! Is this UK practise ? Here in Oz its red over yellow. 'Blood on the sand'. As an ex armoured recon trooper it looks like a bitch to work on and clean. Seems to have very limited applications.
This might sound racist as fuck to some people, but I just love it when a black guy's got a Scottish accent. Always puts a big cheesy grin on ma face for some reason. Oh, I'm terrible!
The same reason the Germans in N. Africa preferred using captured British 4x4 lorries or Italian 4x4 lorries instead of their Opel lorries, less maintenance required
Stuart Dowling you do know this is s forward recce vehicle, designed to not look like a box. We used to use land rovers stripped of there roofs & windscreens to have as low a profile as possible, quick in quick out.
They don’t have protection on the cabin? So, if a driver gets hit you can’t drive the vehicle for sometime (that makes you sitting ducks) Do the British don’t see this lack of cabin an issue?
The open cab was something the troops asked for based on their experience in Afghanistan. They wanted to be able to have better 360 degree vision, better arcs of fire and the ability to mount, and use, up to three MGs at the same time. A roof turret was insufficient and a cabin roof and sides got in the way and made it harder to spot ambushes.
Excuse me, did anyone else catch that there is NO Armor or protection for the drive and who is stupid enough to sit next to him? A comfort ride all the way to your grave.
Blob B The foxhound directly replaced the land rover. This is just another light recce vehicle but I suppose it also takes on some of the same roles as the land rover did.
Matsimus Gaming are you thinking of doing a video on this? Would like to see what you think they could do better and what else they could get that would be better.
+Matsimus Gaming Well its a light patrol vehicle you utter plank it does exactly what it says on the tin. Its supposed to be fast, agile, good and to get across difficult terrain so it wouldnt be very good if it had a ton of armour and overhead protection now would it and to boot it has excellent fire power. It protects the users from the biggest threat they currently face on patrol and thats IEDs, the previous vehicle the fucking land rover didnt do shit agaisnt anything. You do and half talk alot of shite.
Matsimus Gaming I am surprised you watch this but I don't agree with you btw like your videos like the ac 130 that's the first video I watched btw I subed
This is a light recon vehicle, not an MBT. It's built for mobility and speed over the varied and rough terrain it will encounter. Placing heavy armour on it defeats its purpose (Recon role). Anyone who has served in the Armed Forces understands this.
Any pencil pusher understands this.
"We've got tyres as well..." Don't let me hear anyone complaining about lack of kit with Gucci stuff like that. Bet the yanks don't get tyres.
Connor actually no, check out the USMC’s LAV’s.
TYRE GANG
0:25 love that moustache, makes you look even more intimidating
Captain price
The jackals saw extensive use in Afghanistan and are highly capable of ant terrain.
ant terrain is quite tricky, too!
To all those people saying things like ‘it’s so unprotected’: We have foxhounds, mastiffs and more armoured vehicles! This is a light recon vehicle!
at least get a roof ..
It does what it was designed for.
@Fenrir stfu
@Fenrir - Offer protection from IEDs and mines.
Provide a fast and mobile gun platform.
It was designed for reconnaissance, and that's what it's good at.
The British Army know the enemy will not aim at visible crew but prefer to waste ammo on the side armour...
Does me good to see Brits out there ready to fight for freedom even if they receive little praise for it.
I have a question why are they there in the uae ?
Because it's a friendly middle eastern country so they can train in it safely.
Now I see 😘 thanx for the answer by the way I’m local from the uae 😄 love to all British people 🇦🇪🇬🇧
i always thought these Jackals were brilliant!
Bill Soap .....hate to see the new mk7 helmet of the British soldiers.
I thought that first soldier was Captain Darling from Blackadder Goes Fourth 🤔
We have been laugh at when these first came out , now most armies including the Americans are developing very similar light recon vehicle's
love the new gear
do you know if these are able to drive on water
96 Xj No the Jackal isn’t amphibious. The Viking is though and I think a couple of others are.
Britain had been update their 'light-Armo' looks like fast answer and well covered the Territory,Mountain,Desert with less personnel with this Jackal, or MWMIK.
This is why the Italians design the Aston Martin. Leave it up to the Brits and you and up with something like this
Excellent and positive video.
5:12
this thing's a straight up warthog
This vehicle is severely lacking in a 120mm smooth bore gun and quad harpoon launchers
Basically, modified bren gun carrier ?
completely different role
didnt realise how big these were, makes the humvees look like ford fiestas.
Ahhh The Dragoon Guards, The Cadet Detachment that I attend is part of the Scots Dragoon Guards. 🏴🇬🇧
Mine’s 1 Rifles
I get the reconnaissance / quick assault / convoy protection roles need light fast and agile vehicles which have good lookout ability and IED protection (the latter being enhanced without a roof as the crew can't be blasted against it). But I do wonder if Coyote and Jackal have been designed with only one theatre of operations in mind - ie hot and dry conditions. I worry that these totally open vehicles might be less than ideal in damp / wet and cold conditions, especially if deployed on recon far ahead of a main force for days or weeks at a time. Crew comfort is an acknowledged factor relating to fighting vehicle efficiency. I'm no expert - would welcome people's thoughts. As a final cynical thought I read yesterday that the whole Challenger and Warrior fleets may be mothballed despite major upgrades for both being planned. In which case who would those brave soldiers in Jackal and Coyote be doing recon for!!!
It does well in wet conditions too, tested in the UK on all kinds of terrain and are currently in Poland which is quite muddy, cold etc
Having self inflatable tyres would be a welcome upgrade.
they do now
"We've got tyres aswell"
Hard as nails squaddie - he thinks tyres make you soft.
0.36 you know that tash sporting Rupert was Grandfathered into the regiment.
Incredably British
Do these come with a top?
Pissing down with rain or snow and getting soaked does miracles for moral.
Ask any ex corvette matalot who did Atlantic convoys
@Blob B idiot. You'd follow Colonel Bloodnock into a mass grave.
Gortex jacket and trousers work wounders. Although you do see an occasional bash strung up.
They're built for a specific theatre.
Very cool!!
I'd be ready for most things too in flight time plus twelve hours. What's the significance?
The comments on here are beyond inane. Yes, it has no top, yes, it's lightly armoured. That's because IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE. It's a recon vehicle, light and fast is what it's designed to be. What, you think that jeep with a roof is going to somehow give you better protection that this thing? Most modern bullets rip through stuff like that with ease, hence why it's been removed here. Any armour you slap on that could stand up to small calibre bullets would half the speed the vehicle could go at.
You aren't chasing Rommel across the Western Desert
What was acceptable for the LRDG is unacceptable today.
@@rosewhite--- If you stick armour on and make it slow your recce troops are gonna get bombed from 30,000 feet. Speed is key
@@icantthinkofausername2605 Camouflage is a better key.
I should have an easily erectible camo net system - kinda like a folding converticle top on car.
@@icantthinkofausername2605 Don't waste any more time typing replies. Spend some time trying to think of a user name. Try use your own name?
Britich army respect.
Scots DG is my dads old reg. There seems to be no protection for the driver and co-driver, strange design!!
a flimsy bit of plastic roof would weigh nothing and make the job better - but the Army is run by generals who served in Flander's muddy trenches and know being cold and wet is good for morale.
i wonder if they carry the n law tank buster
The same M117 specifications will be provided with a better machine gun and a self-propelled gun👍
I must say that I hope that the Brits have let the US military know of the disappointing nature of the Humvees in these conditions!
James Milligan humvees are very good but its old now
Appears to be the case my friend. It was meant for a different time and different war.
James Milligan you right
James Milligan the yanks have made there new set of all terrain vehicles the jeep is been replaced with 2-3 different types...
The Humvees are no longer the US frontline Jeeps.. These are UAE Humvees...
there is Colombian flag on the army shoulder
How do they fare against IED's though
The Tac sign is painted Yellow over red ! Is this UK practise ? Here in Oz its red over yellow. 'Blood on the sand'. As an ex armoured recon trooper it looks like a bitch to work on and clean. Seems to have very limited applications.
Marder tunened 2000 ps best of the best
Was she wearing her helmet backwards?
It’s the regimental flash of Scots Dragoon Guards, look closely
This might sound racist as fuck to some people, but I just love it when a black guy's got a Scottish accent. Always puts a big cheesy grin on ma face for some reason. Oh, I'm terrible!
Why don't they fit dual tyres like trucks?
The same reason the Germans in N. Africa preferred using captured British 4x4 lorries or Italian 4x4 lorries instead of their Opel lorries, less maintenance required
A sniper could pick all them off while driving, absolutely no problem a Blind man could see that .
Then why hasn’t that happened in the time they’ve been operating? Because they’re recon vehicles, designed to be fast in and out. Not for fighting.
Ground clearance ?🧐 the Humber has 15 inches and the hackle has 14 inches! Maybe the extra weight lowers the Hummve travel !???
they do know that air burst munitions are available these days don't they
Stuart Dowling you do know this is s forward recce vehicle, designed to not look like a box. We used to use land rovers stripped of there roofs & windscreens to have as low a profile as possible, quick in quick out.
She said MEN on the ground, god i hope she does not get murdered by radical feminists. Got to watch out what you say these days.
📻🦴🔨📻🦴🔨
They don’t have protection on the cabin? So, if a driver gets hit you can’t drive the vehicle for sometime (that makes you sitting ducks) Do the British don’t see this lack of cabin an issue?
The open cab was something the troops asked for based on their experience in Afghanistan. They wanted to be able to have better 360 degree vision, better arcs of fire and the ability to mount, and use, up to three MGs at the same time. A roof turret was insufficient and a cabin roof and sides got in the way and made it harder to spot ambushes.
Reconnaissance is to look to see not hide in a cabin and look through a slit.
Since when did the Brits start using US style type helmets.
brett garnett I think it's literally the last couple of years. They've been redesigning their kit based on their experiences in Afghanistan.
brett garnett Its the new virtus kit. It has full face protection that can be attached.
Never. Thats not what those are.
Theyre not american based, without the mount and cover the helmet looks flatter than the MICH
Excuse me, did anyone else catch that there is NO Armor or protection for the drive and who is stupid enough to sit next to him? A comfort ride all the way to your grave.
These aren't patrol vehicles, they're fast special forces in and out vehicles
Guy Abborino OH SHUT UP
They're not made for that... they are for reconnaissance. Stupid civilians like you should stop stfu honestly...
For scouting not fighting
An uncomfortable-to-watch bit of propaganda. Dragoon Guards in a light-weight recon vehicle. Hmmmm.
are they expecting the light recon unit to come across 0 unfriendlies? my vw golf has more frontal armour than this pos.
these are Scots Dragoon Guards, not the Dragoon Guards. Scots DG are light cav? RDG aren't.
@@Professional_TH-cam_Commenter it's a training exercise. your VW beetle certainly doesn't have more frontal armour than a Jackal.
@@HappySerafim An the emissions on a fleet of jackals is less than one VW golf!!
better visibility for crew but no protection
Blob B The foxhound directly replaced the land rover. This is just another light recce vehicle but I suppose it also takes on some of the same roles as the land rover did.
@Blob B And Scimitar
Marder bundeswehr !!!!!@••!!!!!!!!@@!!!!!!!!!!
Better off with Toyotas
Sorry but I don't see the great infatuation with the jackals. They are exposed heavy lumps of crap
Matsimus Gaming are you thinking of doing a video on this? Would like to see what you think they could do better and what else they could get that would be better.
+Matsimus Gaming Well its a light patrol vehicle you utter plank it does exactly what it says on the tin. Its supposed to be fast, agile, good and to get across difficult terrain so it wouldnt be very good if it had a ton of armour and overhead protection now would it and to boot it has excellent fire power. It protects the users from the biggest threat they currently face on patrol and thats IEDs, the previous vehicle the fucking land rover didnt do shit agaisnt anything. You do and half talk alot of shite.
Matsimus Gaming hey I was Justin's watching this vdeo and I com across you cool
Matsimus Gaming I am surprised you watch this but I don't agree with you btw like your videos like the ac 130 that's the first video I watched btw I subed
Have you any experience with Jackels?
The yanks must laff at are English vehicles, they look about 40 years old lol
Johnny Cage no. They look like their from mad max (which is epic)
And yet they appear to be better.
How?
why would they be laughing when humvees are 40 years old?
So why have Australian & American SF’s made orders for them….