British Army Jackal Combat Vehicles Pierce Rusty Tank Armor With Beautiful Accurate Tracer Fire

Video footage shows British army Jackal combat vehicles piercing rusty tank armor with beautiful accurate tracer fire during an NATO reconnaissance exercise.
The video also features drone footage of amazing machine gun tracer shots andthe effect of machine gun fire vs tank armor.
From the official source: "Battle Group Poland's British Army contingent, Poacher Troop, practiced reconnaissance firing and maneuvering during a live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, September 1, 2021. Poacher Troop is Battle Group Poland's primary intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance asset."
The Jackal or MWMIK (pronounced EmWimmick) or Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit is a family of vehicles designed and developed by Supacat Ltd at their factory in Honiton, Devon (UK) for use by the British Army and Royal Air Force Regiment.[1] Supacat re-branded to SC Group in September 2015, the Supacat brand retained for the group's core defence business.
The primary role of the vehicle in the British Army is deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance and manoeuvrability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
Small production runs are manufactured at the Honiton factory but larger batches are manufactured by Plymouth company DML (part of Babcock Marine Services, owned by Babcock International Group). The initial order was for up to 100 and it was announced on 27 June 2008 that the MOD would be ordering a further 72.
On 23 Jun 2010 it was announced by the Ministry of Defence that 140 additional Jackal 2 vehicles were being ordered, and according to the same source this would bring the number of Jackals in service up to 500.
The MWMIK can carry increased payload and fuel compared to its predecessor, allowing it to carry greater amounts of additional equipment and protection over longer distances, and it is able to support itself and its crew for distances of over 497 mi (800 km).
An updated version of the Jackal has been ordered as Jackal 2. The crew has been increased to four and the main armament gun ring moved forward to give it an all round arc of fire. The chassis has been upgraded, allowing the vehicle to carry a greater payload and armour, and providing more strength for protection against roadside bombs. It also has a larger 6.7 l engine, although this does not increase the speed of the vehicle. An initial order for "around 110" vehicles was made in 2009, with final deliveries in February 2010. A further order for 140 of the Jackal 2A was announced on 23 June 2010, which is based on the Jackal 2 platform with a blast protection upgrade.
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[@WarLeaker]

For our British viewers. Some classy reconnaissance live fire exercise footage.

[@Renn13]

thank you our Queen is proud!!

[@erlend6338]

Rule Britannia

[@stewrmo]

@@Renn13 Capital "Q" you commoner! (As am I).

[@Renn13]

@@stewrmo yes my bad Queen lizzzy x

[@reconproperty1758]

You can have the best weaponry in the world and monthly paid operators but nothing can beat rusted Khalash 47 and COURAGE. Thats the fact!

[@mattsgrungy]

Nice to see the traditional British "shit load of guns on a landrover" strategy is alive and well.

[@GerManBearPig]

There's a reason the w40k orcs were modeled after the average British Hooligans

[@bernard8793]

North Africa SAS flashbacks

[@stevenvonhofsten331]

It may be fast but I'd still feel safer on foot 🤔 Considering how open it is.

[@drubber007]

I think you'd have a hard time hitting the targets they were firing at on foot.

[@_Ladiesman217]

It’s a reconnaissance vehicle… try and cover 100 km with enough firepower on Foot

[@nickhechtel3133]

It's still Mine protected

[@stewrmo]

Worked for the SAS in WW2

[@SangreGuerrero]

@@stewrmo would a well placed MG not demolish everything on board ? Don’t know how they performed in Afghanistan. But I’d imaging they have been ambushed quite a view times.

[@jrooksable]

Happy to see our British allies honing their combat skills!👍

[@spectre1716]

we've got to protect our tea and crumpets!

[@jrooksable]

@@spectre1716:don't mean to gush, but I'm a HUGE admirer of your people!(despite my Irish heritage!)

[@jrooksable]

@@spectre1716:♥👍

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

About time our American allies did the same, during the first 2 gulf wars before the Americans declared the wars "over" more coalition troops were killed by Americans than by the Enemy (fact look it up).

[@harryb8945]

@@jrooksable mate most brits love the Irish, and am speaking as the grandchild of an Irish couple living in Britain.

[@DeathDiamond720]

Got to love those tracers at night!

[@norwegianwiking]

The way those tracers look from the drone, it's amazingly close to watching a spectator view in ArmA

[@VASILLEVSKI1878]

Very accurate at the end. I think they were trying to kill the clouds.

[@lvlc6023]

The Jackal combat vehicles seem to be a very good vehicle especially for the special forces.

[@lvlc6023]

@Brooke B I expected a comment like this. But remember that it's just for moving and recon. Not really frontal attack, for Spec Ops this is good.

[@ANWRocketMan]

@Brooke B If you take these things into direct frontline combat and close enmough for RPG's to be a threat, you're not using them right. Almost every developed (and many undeveloepd) nations' militaries have these sorts of vehicles in a recon/QRF/light support role. If most militaries don't think this is a bad idea, why should I take your word for it?

[@Gcock]

Speed and mobility has its place - just as heavy and light armor has its place. As a former light fighter I approve.

[@gregzy789_gaming4]

I believe the Americans delta force also use these.

[@johnegan7622]

Would the Army not put any semblance of a forward facing protective shield on the 50bmg or mk19? If the enemy is in range, so are you.

[@ishmyboy]

No armour is best armour.

[@G_Zero127]

Armor is for chads running meta, this is a rat vehicle.

[@robloxpepsimax]

It's a reconnaissance vehicle

[@johnegan7622]

@@ishmyboy Not sure all those squaddies in Snatch Land Rovers would agree.

[@johnegan7622]

@@robloxpepsimax Reconnaissance is best done silently would you agree? So why the need for 50bmg, mk19? Do some come equipped with mortars?

[@gregzy789_gaming4]

A very good vehicle it’s used among many Special Forces throughout the world. 🇬🇧

[@Deadbeatcow]

love seeing all the armchair generals commenting on the design

[@childofconvienience]

I will never understand why they don't put armored shields around their mounted weapons

[@harryb8945]

Reduces visibility.

[@anthonydowns9632]

I have to give it to our British bros across the pond. It takes some big balls cruizing around in those unarmored land cruiser things fully exposed I saw years back tearing the enemy up! Sorry if I have the vehicle name wrong but you know what I mean. Even these vehicles with what looks like light armor and still pretty exposed in areas. Much love you you guys stay safe and bobs your uncle! Lol.

[@mrtp4422]

Think it's being used by some American special forces now, other countries have bought it aswell.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Pretty cool, almost looks like some sort of modernized Bren Carrier.

[@lbco5229]

Happy to see the Marston Matting still in use.

[@dailyreportmilitary6215]

Good Job

[@miku_hoshino]

British: fyck armour, fyck main guns ima go for speed

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

Got to love all these people saying they have no protection and what great targets they would make and sniper targets and all that other crap, learn what role this vehicle is for before you all make idiots of yourselves, good luck to anyone trying to hit this through it's instant smoke screen, while it's driving away cross country at 80mph, especially while they are trying to dodge the arty or air strike that these scouts called down on them. This vehicle is not designed to stand and fight, it's a recon vehicle designed to get in spot targets and get out fast, or as fast strike vehicle's for hitting light targets fast, look up the LRDG that's the kind of stuff this vehicle is designed for.

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Funny, That looks like OUR tank range down the road.

[@andrewwoodhead3141]

Honestly , though , why can't we just use a Toyota Landcruiser like everyone else ?

[@democratpro]

RIP mother russia's tanks 😢

[@Quintus_Sertorius]

lol)) one Russian infantryman is enough to bury these primitive British carts)))

[@a.pampa2147]

Fogo e manobra. Demorou demais a se deslocar. A artilharia inimiga já teria plotado. Estariam sob ataque.

[@lordemarsh6804]

No tracer is going through any tank...even soviet era tank so you might want to re consider the video caption

[@almnmnmmaa]

Damn what about incoming rounds? No armored plates around the guns? Why?

[@xmeda]

That does not need to be trained as NATO only attacks poor countries after massive bombardment and missile attacks.

[@robloxpepsimax]

@@xmeda it's a reconnaissance vehicle ment to gather intel

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

@@xmeda Yep that's why they attacked oil rich Iraq which had the 4th largest army in the world, try thinking before you engage you mouth.

[@laserprawn]

​@@C.CUMM1NGS Yeah, with equipment which they never trained on that was older than the American soldiers who accepted their surrender.

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

@@laserprawn You do know that the Abrahams and the T-72 were developed around the same time don't you ? and the Abrahams only went into service 5 years after the T-72 because of all the delays, Iraq was buying all the latest stuff of Russia at the time, the coalition expected to suffer huge losses in the war and were surprised not to, it was mostly down to bad leadership and poor troop morale.

[@kevincoakley5197]

Love the tracers. Sarge!!!

[@nmalibu81]

Was that a long barrel MK-19?

[@Clickathon]

HK GMG, essentially same thing

[@nmalibu81]

@@Clickathon would love to fire one of those, wonder how accurate it is

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

@@nmalibu81 looked pretty consistent and spot on to me 0:27

[@MUCKFOOT⁶⁶⁶]

beautiful ❤❤❤❤😍

[@VEpsilon]

_Commander lases the bank they're hiding behind, operator loads airburst HE with malicious intent_

[@JamesLee-mp2qz]

What guns are they? Can they really penetrate tank armour?

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher and M2 50 Cal Machine Gun, depending on ammo used and type of armour yes they can pen it.

[@Ricky_1531]

@@C.CUMM1NGS surely even with AP ammo, a 40mm or .50BMG couldn’t pen TANK armour? Or am I wrong?

[@ishmyboy]

@@Ricky_1531 They are old rusty tanks. Theyre just using them as targets, they would not be shooting at tanks with its correct usage.

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

@@Ricky_1531 Even during WW2 there were anti tank rifles like the .57 cal PTRD-41 that could pen tank armour, the 50 cal AP rounds can pen 23mm of armour at 200m, not sure how much the DU rounds can pen, so yes there is lots of armour the 50 cal can pen, but not a modern MBT, supposedly the 50 cal can take out a Russian BMP.

[@anactualalpaca7016]

me playing the arma 3 eden editor

[@avimbo]

Could they stop the Taliban though?

[@jonathanwright8802]

Yes. Politicians are responsible for policy and rules of engagement. Not soldiers.

[@boltortaure1169]

No protections against snipers? RIP

[@clacicle]

every vehicle has different roles. This is not meant for urban combat. “The primary role of the vehicle in the British Army is deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance and manoeuvrability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.”

[@erlend6338]

Does any vehicle with a open top turret gunner have protection against snipers? No

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

Love to meet the sniper that can hit a target moving cross country at 80mph.

[@kienspeiher5142]

​@@C.CUMM1NGS can meet ATGM oparator?

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

@@kienspeiher5142 they take time to set up and fire, as soon as the scouts came under fire they would smoke up and run, you cant lock a ATGM onto a target if you cant see it, Also this is about the vehicle having no armour it does not matter if you have armor are not if you are hit by an ATGM does it, so it is a pointless question.

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

That thing looks like it drives forward in any direction!

[@r0yal_0perat0r]

Royal anglians no?

[@gregsimmonsdog]

That drone is noisy af

[@soulfly4076]

title should read AMERICAN .50 cal destroys rusty tank ///////

[@spacewurm]

That drone is noisy

[@gregzy789_gaming4]

Not a vehicle I would want to be on facing a Russian threat they were good for Afghanistan but sh*te for a conventional war.

[@TheKruze88]

eNGLISH ALWAYS LOOKING TO CUT BUDGETS AND STILL HAVE NO EMPIRE!

[@tig3r_lily]

why do so many guys shoot a MACHINE GUN like a rifle. Shoot 10-12 shots each burst... not 3-4. >_>

[@ANWRocketMan]

That's how you effectively shoot MGs and is standard training in many militaries. In the end firing long bursts gives away your position more prominently, wastes ammo, and is less accurate. Also, you can only see tracers here, there are 3-5 additional bullets in-between each of them.

[@frankyswanky4603]

Would you shoot at a tank in that? Like F@#k would you!!!

[@mattbell4498]

If you can take its tracks out its pretty much useless

[@ANWRocketMan]

It's just a firing range target, calm your panties down.

[@VASILLEVSKI1878]

Perfect target for an ATGM.

[@ANWRocketMan]

Almost every developed (and many undeveloepd) nations' militaries have these sorts of vehicles in a recon/QRF/light support role. If most militaries don't think this is a bad idea, why should I take your word for it? The overwhelming majority of military vehicles are good targets for an ATGM. Even many modern tanks can be taken out by one under the right conditions, so what is your point?

[@vladimirshah5436]

Марадер)

[@FirstNameLastName-ki7ii]

w0w

[@lostinspace013]

Those weird cars are just beautyfull targets in modern combat. Against modern army, those guys are dead.

[@GiveBlood555]

any troops on the ground are targets now with loitering drones , terrifying tech

[@Deadbeatcow]

it's a deep reconnaissance vehicle, face to face combat isn't it's purpose, google the SAS desert rats

[@lostinspace013]

@@Deadbeatcow Yea yea... desert rats ... All this is obsolete now. I mean military reconnaissance is a must, but in the event of any contact, these cars should just run away, not stand and shoot, because for them it is death. It could have been effective 30 years ago or against some poor assholes in flip flops and old AK in hands. But today ? Against modern army ? It's just suicide.

[@robloxpepsimax]

@@lostinspace013 but wouldn't you rather to be able to return fire and run or just duck? And in the Falklands this tactic worked incredibly well in a few was raids they were used in

[@lostinspace013]

@@robloxpepsimax ...Falklands war ? Seriously ? Ancient history dude...

[@swunt10]

this vehicle is a death trap

[@robloxpepsimax]

It's not ment for combat

[@swunt10]

@@robloxpepsimax then it shouldn't be in the military reconnaissance. if you are the first in line and looking for the enemy there is always a remote change you might actually find the enemy...

[@ka3ax85]

@@swunt10 How is it a death trap? It has anti mine protection, designed to move fast, and cover a lot of ground, perfect for reconnaissance. No amount of armor can give you absolute protection on the modern battlefield.

[@swunt10]

@@ka3ax85 how is it a death trap you ask? it's completely open, don't you have eyes? and it doesn't move faster than most other vehicles so don't kid yourself. I wrote it before and I write it again for the slow children, reconnaissance means you are looking for the enemy and with a job description like that you might end up actually finding the enemy..

[@killercat1981]

The whole point of reconnaissance is to observe enemy without being seen. If you are seen you lay down sum cover and get out asap,that's what their designed for. Reconnaissance is about gaining Intel without being seen.

[@allamerican360]

I wonder how many of these were given to the Taliban?

[@iShallEatChips]

meh

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Love how these garbage vehicles have no cover whatsoever

[@ANWRocketMan]

Almost every developed (and many undeveloped) nations' militaries have these sorts of vehicles in a recon/QRF/light support role. If most militaries don't think this is a bad idea, why should I take your word for it?

[@childofconvienience]

@@ANWRocketMan early humvees in Iraq didn't have armored shields either. Look how quickly that changed. I bet this is more of a funding issue. A simple. Armored shield is a no brainer in my book.

[@sshep86]

@@childofconvienience Again. This is designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. It is not a light patrol vehicle. You simply would not be sending these vehicles into the situations that US Humvees were used in Afghanistan. These vehicles are capable of 50mph off road speeds. Extra weight (ie Armour) would compromise its purpose. There are other vehicles in the British army that perform the job of US Humvees, JLTVs and MRAP . Keeping weight down also means it is much more transportable. Think of it as similar to the USA's LSV and even the Desert patrol vehicle used by special forces. Literally zero armour on either.

[@mcblinders7015]

Ils sont pas très protégé je trouve 😏

[@JurisLeg]

En effet mais c'est seulement parceque les anglais ont toujours eu des lacunes en guerre terrestre.. 😏

[@PencilProper]

Look, a land boat with a 50 cal

[@niouts]

I wonder what army is made for here in Europe as we are invaded by non militaries forces. Millions of young men from Africa and other exotics countries are coming in our nations with no limits and no controls. I tought army was suppose to protect us. It is not the case anymore.

[@theoneandonly7213]

The UK is being sistematically invaded for years now. Brits in Birmingham and Coventry are a minority. I've lived in the UK for four years and often I didn't even feel in Europe. Sad.

[@niouts]

@@theoneandonly7213 Ask any one arriving in Paris airport. It's a shock to see how few white people you can see. Downtown Paris in some areas is full arab/black, really.

[@Sahil-ie3ie]

@@niouts Well you guys were the ones to f**k them up for centuries, and exploiting wealth from their countries, so accept reverse colonization as your karma..

[@ANWRocketMan]

@@Sahil-ie3ie No one likes it when the chickens come home to roost.

[@Damien616]

@@Sahil-ie3ie That's BS and you know it, you'd still be in mud huts eating each other.

[@admiralfaffy]

a Panzer 2 Luchs light tank would be much superior in this role

[@robloxpepsimax]

Nope, it's a reconnaissance vehicle

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@robloxpepsimax well look at the german ones

[@ANWRocketMan]

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti Germany's SF also uses a light open-topped vehicle like this. Called the Serval-2.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@ANWRocketMan yes it is sooo common that I who have served in our military have NEVER heard of it

[@lolmao500]

You gonna need bigger guns to take out russian tanks when they roll over the baltics. With all the tech available, how come they cant put a small chip in there to have auto fire/targeting?

[@ishmyboy]

They aren't designed for that. theyre just using tanks as target practice. These are designed for deep reconnaissance and fast attack roles in and out, based off of the SAS desert rats.

[@venugopaluk]

Garbage. No protection at all not even from the rain. What a joke

[@ANWRocketMan]

Lol, okay general. Why then does almost every major military use vehicles like these for SF and reconnsaissance? Shut up about shit you know nothing about.

[@SnaketheJake87]

Goofy looking truck with a bunch of american made weapons...good job brits.

[@Clickathon]

HK GMG is German. Perhaps you know a better off-road patrol with IED protection?

[@SnaketheJake87]

@@Clickathon my honda

[@robloxpepsimax]

Not everything is American. In this case the weapons are but the iconic p51 Mustang for example, used a British made rolls Royce engine.

[@Clickathon]

@@robloxpepsimax Only American weapon I saw was the .50cal M2. Half of NATO is powered by RR engines/jets/gas turbine generators/diesel, never mind WW2.

[@robloxpepsimax]

@@Clickathon I know I'm not caught up on modern vehicles. I'm a huge ww2 nerd so sorry for the lack in knowledge