The South African Jakkal

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1. FLYINGFISHApril 16, 2013 at 12:18 PM

   Hi All The name for the little SADF vehicle is 'jakkals', which is Afrikaans for Jackal, see link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackal Flyingfish (Marc)
2. BobApril 16, 2013 at 2:57 PM

   Cool little vehicle!
3. Donavan BrownNovember 13, 2013 at 8:44 PM

   I am interested in buying one of these jakkals jeeps, if anyone has one or knows of one for sale please contact me on donavan02@webmail.co.za.
4. FLYINGFISHNovember 14, 2013 at 3:16 AM

   I know some guys in the circles of defense yet, let me fish around over the next week or so and will let you know Donavan.
5. Fanie BassonApril 22, 2014 at 5:24 AM

   Daar het jare gelede so 10 by my op die plaas aangekom,manne wou nie veel se nie en ek het n draai saam met hulle gery deur moeilike terrein,jakkals was baie gewillig
6. Marc-FlyingfishApril 22, 2014 at 7:32 AM

   I have translated from Afrikaans for all who cannot read Afrikaans; '10 of these arrived on my (Fanie) farm many years ago but the men who brought them would not say much. I (Fanie) went for a ride with the guys over tough terrain and the Jakkals was a very willing vehicle.'
7. deilersApril 22, 2014 at 8:10 AM

   Thanks for the translation. Neat little story.
8. Donavan BrownOctober 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM

   Helo FLYINGFISH Just checking if you possible got landed up getting any lead on the Jakkals jeep? I am still very interested in buying one. In any condition. Donavan donavan02@webmail.co.za
9. FlyingfishOctober 16, 2014 at 3:15 AM

   Not a thing Donovan.
10. Donavan BrownOctober 23, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    FLYINGFISH Thanks for that if you do hear of one please let me know. I wonder what happened to all of them, to my understanding they were replace.
11. lincolnNovember 18, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    hoe can ek een kry
12. BarryFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    the Jackal is an air portable jeep formerly used by 44 Para and Was made by Rowen In Durban. It was powered by a 700cc Nissan and could be fitted with a variety of things ie 2 stretchers or a 105mm recoiless rifle or a 50cal browning. It could carry 4 men in discomfort and as shown, could tow a trailer. Regds Barry
13. DanieFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    sal graag een wil koop, kan iemand help asb!
14. stephanMarch 1, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Hi ek het een net n body maar gaan self opbou verder sal graag wil weet of daar nog ander rondry in SA dalk moet ons di gebruik vir n mould en meer maak
15. Donavan BrownMarch 15, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Hi Stephan would be very interested to see some pictures of jakkals body, do you have the chassis on the body? donavan02@webmail.co.za
16. Gawie WolfaardtJune 7, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Stephan. Het jy al begin met jou Jakkals restourasie? Ek sou belangstel om jou voertuig se bakwerk as "mould" te gebruik om nog te bou, en ook om die afmetings te kry.
17. WiehahnOctober 16, 2016 at 5:32 PM

    Could anyone manage to get a Jakkals since this thread was started in 2013? I'm also looking for one.
18. David EilersOctober 16, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    I haven't seen any for sale in quite some time. - Dave
19. Rabie NaudeMarch 27, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    ek soek ook een om op te bou
20. Rabie NaudeMarch 27, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    ek was in krygkor en was betrokke met die bou van die jakkals by aad landrover in blackheath kuilsrivier
21. DonavanAugust 15, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Hi Rabie What part of build of the jackals process were you? Does the company still exist we're the Jakkal was built? Cheers Donavan
22. DOUW DE BOEROctober 9, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    I was involved with the build of the original prototype, and what fun we had... The designers of the Jakkals - or 'Muggie' as we called the first one... was Cliff Barker (I believe he still designs vehicles foe military and mines, but have lost touch with him...) Danie Crause - unfortunately passed away last year; and Oigen Nick - also no longer with us... It was a fantastic vehicle and I believe that it has now been phased out of operation. I'm sure that it will be possible to trace Cliff; and that he will be able to provide more details...
23. NevilleSeptember 19, 2018 at 1:11 AM

    Hi I was in 1 Para from 1979 to 82 and was with captian Jakkal who originally desiged the jeep and trailer to fit into a chopper with trailer and 6 x troops, thus the name was given to his design. It was also for a rec purpose quick drop and get out, maybe this is why they are no longer around as they have be blown up in Angola. Last time I saw captian jakkal was 1994 in Pretoria on a 3 month camp at 101 air supply which might be hiding them.
24. Jan StanderFebruary 25, 2019 at 7:15 PM

    Hi to all on this Jakals issue , if I can say that. I live in Miami USA ,coming to SA to visit my family. I'm 100% interested in buying one of them if it's for sale. Please be so kind as to let me know !! Kind regards Stan
25. NantusDecember 4, 2019 at 8:02 PM

    Hi there I do have one that's in perfect order and registered and on the road I whant to sell it do your guy still interested in buying
26. David EilersDecember 5, 2019 at 1:35 AM

    Nantus, if Jan responds I can connect both together. - Dave
27. Donavan BrownJune 1, 2020 at 2:37 PM

    Hi Nantus I would be very interested in in buying your Jakkals Jeep. My email is: donavanbrown6@gmail.com What’s App: 0832352395 Cheers Donavan Brown
28. KUDU KUDUJuly 22, 2020 at 7:04 AM

    Hi All, I am want one :-) @Donavan did you find any as yet? Cheers Kudu
29. Nico OberholzerNovember 6, 2020 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Nantus, I refer to your comment on December 4th, 2019. Was that a serious comment or a joke. If not have you actually sold it or is this still available? Thanks Nico
30. Jean ThiebauxJune 7, 2023 at 1:27 PM

    I was in 101 in '91 - '92. We had 6 them with all the accessories. The water bunker and the trailer. They could be fitted with a recoiless canon or twin 505 browning machine guns. And variety of motars. 7 med across the road had a few as well fitted as stretcher bearers. On another note, does anybody know the name of the para forklift? the 3 wheeler?
31. NickDecember 9, 2023 at 4:42 AM

    i was in 101 90/91. three wheel forklift was called Muskryer.
32. F. A. OdendaalFebruary 18, 2024 at 5:05 PM

    Good day Guys. There were in tatal 2500 build and put on auction and there was only one buyer who bought the whole batch and it seems he has vanished from the earth. l would also like to get one for my self for I know in depth this little vehicle. If any one know where to find, please put on this site.
33. Jean ThiebauxFebruary 23, 2024 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks Nick, I always thought Muskryer was afrikaans for forklift.
34. Glen lieboldApril 1, 2024 at 9:12 AM

    Are there any still avaliable for sale ??
35. Jan-Hendrik LamprechtAugust 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM

    Hallo almal. Ek is ook opsoek na n Jakkals as daar dalk iewers iemand is wat weet waar mens een kan kry. My WhatsApp Nommer is +27837158372 Groete Jan-Hendrik Lamprecht
36. QuintinMarch 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM

    I am looking for one of these Jakkals Jeeps to buy. I their is any available even if repairs are needed Please contact me WhatsApp no: 060 692 6797