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Jackal vs VBL

Jackal vs VBL at a glance — weight 7,600 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 130 vs 95 km/h, range 800 vs 600 km.

Jackal protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jackal
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VBL
Specifications
Jackal VBL
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light patrol and fire support vehicle Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Supacat Panhard
Number produced -- units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.6 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 800 km 600 km
Length 5.39 m -- m
Width 2.00 m -- m
Height 1.97 m -- m
Crew 4 (3 on the Jackal 1) --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Jackal VBL
Main armament 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun --
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun --
Engine Cummins 6.7-litre six-cylinder diesel (5.9 L ISBe on the Jackal 1) 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jackal or VBL?
The Jackal is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Jackal or VBL?
The Jackal has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Jackal or VBL?
The Jackal is heavier at 7.6 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Jackal or VBL?
The Jackal is longer at 5.39 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.