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2021-06-06

jankel Delivers Latest Guardian CTAV

Jankel, one of the world’s leading firms in designing and manufacturing high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, has delivered the first of the next generation Guardian Counter Terror Assault Vehicle-Urban (CTAV-URBAN) to an undisclosed customer.

Based on the latest 2020 Ford F-550 platform, the Guardian CTAV-URBAN features a new Mobile Adjustable Ramp System (MARS) from long-standing partners Patriot3 who work exclusively with Jankel in the UK. Patriot3 is a leader in the design and manufacture of Elevated Tactics Systems (ETS). Based in Virginia, U.S., Patriot3 has been developing ETS for over 20 years and has supplied over 500 of these systems to defence and law enforcement end-users in over 40 countries.

Jankel, along with Patriot 3, have developed and integrated a new version of the MARS ramp system for Guardian CTAV-URBAN that delivers a narrower, lighter, single ramp, fully hydraulic variant that will allow counter terror teams to effectively operate in tighter spaces and more restricted city environments.

Retaining the Ford OEM aluminium body, Jankel engineers have developed an armour suite that mounts within the vehicle without compromising structure, rigidity or durability. The integration of the new MARS ramp onto the Jankel Guardian CTAV-URBAN includes the flexibility to remove the MARS system, if needed, as well as the development of several other innovative enhancements in platform protection and tactical systems.

Jankel has a history dating back to the early 2000’s of providing tactical counter terror platforms. With this new CTAV-URBAN variant, Jankel has customised the platform to meet the exact customer needs and tactics. The vehicle has been fully tested to prove the durability, reliability and maintainability but also to validate the advanced handling and performance characteristics expected of a tactical counter terror assault platform. Working closely together with Patriot3, the CTAV-URBAN ladder system has been developed and refined to retain all of the MARS standard functionalities yet deliver additional options packaged in a single ramp configuration.

Charlie Fuqua, Elevated Tactics Sales Manager from Patriot3 said: “We have had an ongoing working relationship with Jankel since the mid-2000s and have supplied numerous multi-mission vehicle solutions to defence and law enforcement end-users around the world. Patriot3 looks forward to continuing our Jankel partnership with the introduction of the new CTAV-URBAN (complimenting the CTAV), as well as future developments to meet our customers ever evolving operational requirements.”

Andrew Jankel, Chairman at Jankel Group added: “We’ve worked with Patriot3 for many years on a number of successful specialist vehicle-based projects so delivering the first of this next generation Guardian CTAV vehicles to an exceedingly important customer is a continuation of an already strong partnership. Effective partnering is one of our key strengths here at Jankel and our partnership with Patriot3 is an example of how we bring capability, innovation, flexibility and agility together to deliver and support the very best products and services, driving mission success”.

Maintaining High Quality Standards

Jankel is a world-class specialist in protection systems. The company has undertaken design, development, prototyping and production of armoured vehicles, light tactical vehicles, counter terrorism vehicles and equipment, and customised occupant survivability solutions for military, security, government, aid agencies and NGOs throughout the world.

With secure manufacturing facilities in the UK, Jordan and U.S., Jankel is able to provide high volume production, whilst still offering a flexible approach to exacting customer requirements. A partnership approach to every solution ensures a smooth journey from concept to delivery.

An exceptional customer care programme completes the service, with dedicated programme support, full after-sales and Through Life Support (TLS) providing peace of mind for a successful partnership.

Jankel has achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 for its security, engineering, manufacturing and vehicle production capabilities. The company strives to develop next generation products that offer unprecedented capability and ease of use to meet client’s requirements.

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