Jaguar EBRC V1.0 fs25-mods

Description:

The Jaguar EBRC (Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance et de Combat) is a modern 6×6 armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle developed for the French Army. It plays a vital role in France's SCORPION modernization program, designed to replace older platforms such as the AMX-10 RC and the ERC 90 Sagaie. **Key Specifications** **Armament:** - Main: 40mm CTA (Cased Telescoped Armament) autocannon, capable of firing armor-piercing and airburst rounds. - Anti-Tank: Two launchers for the Akeron MP (formerly MMP) medium-range, fire-and-forget anti-tank missiles. - Secondary: A remote weapon station (T3 Hornet S) equipped with a 7.62mm machine gun. **Mobility:** - Engine: 500 hp Volvo D11 turbodiesel engine. - Drive: 6×6 configuration with rear-wheel steering for excellent maneuverability in urban and mountainous terrains. - Speed: Up to 90 km/h on roads. **Protection:** - Armor: STANAG 4569 Level 4, offering protection against 14.5mm armor-piercing rounds and mine/IED blasts. - Countermeasures: Includes laser warning receivers, missile detection systems, acoustic sniper localization, and smoke grenade launchers. **Role and Design:** The Jaguar is optimized for reconnaissance and fire support in complex environments. It features an advanced network-centric architecture, integrating with the French Army’s SICS (Système d’Information du Combat SCORPION) to share real-time battlefield data with other units. While sharing some tactical roles with other wheeled platforms, its combination of heavy firepower (40mm cannon + Akeron MP) and sophisticated sensors is specifically designed to give French and Belgian cavalry regiments a decisive edge in modern “hunt-to-kill” engagements.