Jeep J8
The Jeep J8 is a
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Design
The J8 is equipped with larger brakes, axles and suspension components than the civilian version and can be upgraded further depending on the end user requirement. It has a base payload capacity of 1,339 kilograms (2,952 lb) which can be extended for Armoured or Utility variants. The Jeep J8 is powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines, but more commonly the 3 litre V6 diesel power units are used, the latter delivering 260 hp and 600Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Available in a number of different variants, the J8 can be produced as a patrol vehicle, utility vehicle, armoured vehicle, and ambulance. All J8 variants have a range of upgrade options to choose from and are designed to be easily transportable by rail, sea, fixed wing aircraft, helicopter (either inside a CH-47 or underslung).
Production
The first J8 was first planned for assembly at a Chrysler joint-venture facility in Cairo, Egypt.[2][3] On July 2, 2008, the production version of the Jeep J8 was unveiled at Euro Camp Jeep 2008, a customer event in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.[4]
On November 13, 2008, Chrysler LLC and Arab American Vehicles officially announced the manufacturing launch of the Jeep J8 at AAV's assembly plant in Cairo.[5]
The J8 is also assembled in Israel, by
In 2012 a variant of the Storm 3 was introduced by AIL in Israel under the name Storm 3 Type R. According to Israeli Blog Jeepolog.com, this is a door-less, no windshield Jeep J8, running on 35" tires, and sporting metal tube fenders and roll-cage. It is intended for special forces use in the border patrol, pursuit, and deep strike missions.[7]
Since 2019 all J8s are produced by AADS using base vehicles manufactured in the US.
Underground Mining
A special version of the J8 was developed in 2009 by Jeep and VM Motori for the underground mining market. This version is equipped with a version of the 2.8L VM turbodiesel that is approved by MSHA and CANMET for use in underground mines.
Operators
- Belize 7, USA donated to BDF- 3 Jeep J-eight transport vehicles, 3 Jeep J-eight Patrol vehicles, and one Jeep J-eight Ambulance.[9]
- Croatia 5, USA donated to Croatian Army, used for peacekeeping.
- Dominican Republic 15, 5 used by the Dominican Army and 10 used by the Dominican Navy (Marine Infantry Command)[10]
- El Salvador: used by Salvadoran Army.[11]
- Ghana: 40, used by Ghana Armed Forces.[12]
- Italy: 210, used by Italian Army.[13]
- Panama: 20 used by National Border Service (SENAFRONT).
- Guatemala: 250, used by Joint Task Force Tecún Umán, fuerza chorti son a combined military and police force in Guatemala[14]
- Mongolia: 35, used by Mongolian Armed Forces.[15]
- Peru: 38, used by Peruvian Army[16]
- Taiwan: 3598, used by Republic of China Army
- Tajikistan: 5, used by Tajikistan Peacekeeping Battalion[17]
References
- ^ "Jeep J8 for underground coal mining". World Coal. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "New Military Version of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited". jeephorizons.com. Retrieved September 16, 2007.
- ^ "Back in the Army". CNN.com. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ^ "Iconic Jeep J8 Offers Cargo and Towing For Humanitarian, Commercial and Military Uses". jeephorizons.com. Retrieved September 7, 2008.
- ^ "Jeep J8 Production Begins at Arab American Vehicles Company". jeephorizons.com. Retrieved November 13, 2008.
- ^ "AIL Storm 3, AKA Jeep J8 - world exclusive road test". jeepolog.com. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- ^ http://www.jeepolog.com/UserFiles/english_pages/jeep%20j8%20storm%203%20type%20R%20road%20test.htm
- ^ "American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) - the AEV J8 MILSPEC, the toughest jeep available to civilians ever". Archived from the original on 2010-11-14. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ^ url=https://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/92559
- ^ url=http://mirandoloscuarteles.blogspot.com/2017/03/embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-dona-15.html
- ^ "United States donates Boston Whaler boat to el Salvador's Navy". 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo presents 40 Jeep J8 vehicles, 6 Toyota Hi-ace mini buses, 14 Toyota Hilux pick-ups to GAF to fight terrorists".
- ^ "Jeep J8 for italian army". 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Estados Unidos dona 250 vehículos blindados al Ejército y Policía de Guatemala" (in Spanish). San Salvador: infodefensa.com. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ gogo.mn. "U.S assistance to the Mongolian Armed Force". gogo.mn. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ^ "Peru receives U.S.-J8 vehicle fleet for war on drugs". Lima: Andina. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Conducts Handover of Vehicles to Tajikistan's Peacekeeping Battalion" (Press release). U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- "New Military Version of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited". jeephorizons.com. Retrieved September 16, 2007.
- "Back in the Army". CNN.com. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- "Iconic Jeep J8 Offers Cargo and Towing For Humanitarian, Commercial and Military Uses". jeephorizons.com. Retrieved September 7, 2008.
- "Jeep J8 Production Begins at Arab American Vehicles Company". jeephorizons.com. Retrieved November 13, 2008.
- "AIL Storm 3, AKA Jeep J8 - world exclusive road test". jeepolog.com. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- "AIL Storm 3 Type R - world exclusive road test". jeepolog.com. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
External links
- [1] The current manufacturer, agent and seller of the J8
- AEV J8 page
- Jeep Government and Military Sales page