EBRC Jaguar
The Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance et de Combat Jaguar (English: Armoured Reconnaissance and Combat Vehicle Jaguar) or EBRC Jaguar is a six-wheel armoured fighting vehicle developed and manufactured by Nexter, Arquus (formerly Renault Trucks Defense) and Thales. Intended to succeed three reconnaissance and/or fire support vehicles in French service, namely the AMX-10 RC, ERC 90 Sagaie and VAB HOT, the vehicle entered service in 2022 after twelve years of development.
| EBRC Jaguar | |
|---|---|
EBRC Jaguar, March 2022 | |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle Armoured reconnaissance vehicle |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2022–present |
| Used by | France Belgium |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Nexter Arquus Thales |
| Designed | 2009–2021 |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Arquus Thales |
| Unit cost | €6 million (FY2019) |
| Produced | 2020–present |
| No. built | 60 units as of 31 December 2023 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tonnes |
| Length | 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in) (chassis) 7.8 m (25 ft 7 in) (including the 40 mm autocannon) |
| Width | 2.99 m (9 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in) |
| Crew | 3 (driver + gunner + commander) |
| Armour | STANAG 4569 Level 4 (standard) Additional modular armour kits (optional) |
Main armament | 40 mm 40CTAS + 4 Akeron MP missiles |
Secondary armament |
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| Engine | Militarized Volvo D11 6-cylinder in-line turbodiesel engine 500 hp (370 kW) |
| Transmission | ZF seven-speed automatic gearbox |
| Suspension | Six-wheel drive |
Operational range | 800 km (500 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
The Jaguar is a component of the French SCORPION programme. Versatile and featuring innovative technologies, it is designed for armoured reconnaissance as well as for combat in complex environments such as urban and mountainous areas. 238 units are expected to be delivered to the French Army by 2030 and all 300 vehicles planned by 2035. They will equip seven of its armoured cavalry regiments.