MILITARY ‘JACKAL’ TO FEATURE AT THE CONFUSED.COM LONDON MOTOR SHOW’S ‘BUILT IN BRITAIN’ FEATURE


Globally renowned specialist developers of military vehicles, Supacat, will be displaying its HMT400 `Jackal` this May at T e Confused.com London Motor Show. Branded as the ‘Jackal’ by the British Armed Forces, it is a supremely versatile platform with unparalleled cross- country performance. Already well proven in the harsh terrain of the Afghanistan battle ground, the`Jackal` has a unique air suspension system that allows ease of driving over the roughest ground and also enables tactical loading within a CH-47 Chinook.


T ese specialist military vehicles are built to fend off mine blasts and ballistic attacks. T e ‘Jackal’ can also be equipped with a variety of mission-specifi c weapons and communications to suit a wide range of operational roles. Designed in the late 1990s to meet military needs for a light to medium load carrier, HMT variants have earned the reputation as formidable and unrivalled off -road vehicles. Now forming part of the British Army’s core fl eet, HMT vehicles are in use with elite special forces


around the world. Alec Mumford, Chairman of T e Confused.com London Motor Show, said: ‘As the UK’s only remaining independent designer and developer of military vehicles, we are proud that the Devonshire-based Supacat will be showing the `Jackal` on our ‘Built in Britain’ feature. Supacat are arming our nation’s forces with vehicles to tackle the most testing terrains. T e ‘Jackal’ will be among many more examples of national automotive excellence at the all-new ‘Built in Britain’ area.’


ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH S RED10 FLYING ON TO ‘BUILT IN BRITAIN’


A specially commissioned Aston Martin Vanquish S, which pays homage to the Royal Air Force and the Red Arrows Display Team, will take pride of place on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature at T e Confused.com London Motor Show 2018. T e special-edition Aston Martin Red10 is the perfect tribute to the iconic Red Arrows, displaying the Éclat red colour seen on the Hawk jets, a Union Jack tail fi n motif, ‘Smoke Trails’ on side skirts and an Ejection Seat Detonator cord. T e V12 engine boasts a top speed of 201mph and can go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, giving the feeling of going as fast as the RAF plane.


T is one-of-a-kind vehicle is personalised in part of


the


famous “Diamond Nine” fl ying formation of the Red Arrows. With attention to detail, the car features a carbon roof with a zig-zag ‘charge’ pattern mimicking the explosives


set


into jet cockpits fi tted to shatter the canopy in case of the pilot needing to eject. T e Aston Martin Red10 will be the closest connection to a Royal Air Force jet you can get at this year’s event. Unique in its reverence to the prowess of the Royal Air Force, which this year celebrates 100 years, the Aston Martin Red 10 not only represents the role of the men and women in the


RAF, but the creativity and innovation of UK engineering, design and technology. All the attributes that make it a perfect fi t for the all-new ‘Built In Britain’ feature. T e car on display was off ered to the public in a raffl e where more than 70,000 tickets were bought and over £1.5 million was raised for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Since its foundation in 1919, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been on hand to support


the


RAF Family, existing to support current and former members of the RAF, their partners and dependents. An independent charity, it provides assistance to the RAF Family, when in need. It also helps maintain


and support the morale and wellbeing


of those serving


in the RAF in addition to protecting and preserving the RAF Memorial and Bomber Command Memorial in central London. Alec Mumford, Chairman of T e Confused.com London Motor Show, said: “Two great symbols of British prowess, engineering and design come together in this unique Aston Martin Red10 supercar. T ere is no better way to show our appreciation for Aston Martin and the Royal Air Force than having this stunning vehicle on our ‘Built In Britain’ feature at this year’s show.” T e car’s owner, and winner of


the raffl e, Humphrey Bradley said: “I was totally shocked to win such an incredible prize - absolutely gobsmacked. I am honoured to have supported a service charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund undertakes some truly incredible work supporting the RAF family. From those on RAF Stations to those veterans in care homes and everyone in between, they really are there for those that need help, every step of the way. As an ex-serviceman myself I know how important the work of charities like the Fund’s is – they make a real diff erence to real people and to be able to give something back at the London Motor Show is an honour.”


Tickets are currently £18.50 and one child (under 17) goes free with a paying adult. They’re on general sale now and available to purchase at thelondonmotorshow.co.uk


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