Jais 4x4 (CMI) CPWS

Tim_TeaDrinker · August 12, 2026, 11:34pm

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This Jais 4x4 was shown at the IDEX 2023 by UAE company NIMR Automotive, with CMI CPWS turret.

History

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In 2009 BAE Systems introduced their new RG35. It was a 6x6 MRAP with a side mounted powerpack; V-shaped hull; exceptional balance between firepower, survivability, protection and mobility. The RG35 family had a 4x4 variant, which was developed with maximum commonality with the 6x6 vehicle.

The UAE saw a huge potential in this vehicle. In November 2015, NIMR Automotive bought the rights of RG35 and then started a modernisation of the vehicle for UAE needs. The RG35 family has a spare tire on the side, except the MIV variant, which has an additional door instead. NIMR Automotive chose the MIV design, and as a result, the entire Jais family is equipped with an additional side door.

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Jais with a door on the same side.
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The first batch of Jais 4x4 was manufactured in South Africa. The vehicle was adopted into the UAE service and took part in the military conflict in Yemen, where it showed its capabilities of protection and crew survivability. One vehicle came under enemy fire, but kept the entire crew safe and unharmed. Later this Jais 4x4 was exhibited at IDEX 2017 under the slogan “NIMR Saves Lives” as promotion for its efficiency.

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The success of Jais has interested Saudi Arabia. They started a cooperation with NIMR Automotive to search for Jais localization opportunities in Saudi Arabia. As part of this program, the Saudi Arabian company SAMI presented the Jais 4x4 with the SAMI‑CMI CPWS turret at the WDS 2022 exhibition. Regardless of SAMI actions, in the IDEX 2023 NIMR Automotive presented Jais 4x4 with a CMI CPWS II turret.

Despite, Jais SAMI-CMI and Jais CMI are absolutely the same, there is still one difference between them. It’s a meteorological sensor on the roof of the CMI CPWS turret. The SAMI-CMI CPWS doesn’t have it.

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Jais 4x4 Specifications

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Wheelbase 3,350 mm
Length 5,982 mm
Overall Width 2,790 mm
Height 2,630 mm
Turning circle/radius 16 m/8 m
Hump radius 2,400 mm

Payload 3,200 kg
GVW up to 21,000 kg
Engine power 336 kw/450 hp
Engine torque 1,850 Nm
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Cruising range 700 km
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Independent suspension with hydro-pneumatic strut.
Fording 900mm
Step climb 500mm
Trench crossing 900mm
Gradient 60%

Self Sealing fuel tank
Max crew 2+5

The entire Jais family can be fitted with the additional armor on the driver’s windshield. The protection is attached at three points on the upper front plate, and Jais ifv Turra 30 has them too. This protection kit also includes armor for the driver’s side windows.

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CPWS Specifications

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CPWS is a Cockerill Protected Weapon Station that is fully stabilized and remotely controlled and its crew protection allows reloading under armor.
Welded Ballistic aluminium.
Ballistic protection
Level 2 STANAG 4569
4 smoke grenade launchers

Elevation -10°to +60°
Travers 360°

Stabilized sight system with laser range finder and thermal can be in two variants:
Panoramic or Linked to the gun.

Main Armament
25x137 mm M242 Bushmaster
Fire rate is 200rpm.
Single/dual feeder with a minimum of 155 ready-rounds.
This gun is already represented in the game. It can fire APDS, APFSDS and HE ammunition

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Secondary Armament
Coax 7.62 mm

The Jais 4x4 with CMI CPWS will fit a role of high mobility scout vehicle armed with a 25mm Bushmaster. Not so fast fire rate and below 100mm penetration are not so bad. It’s enough for the flanking gameplay. The good vertical aiming angles (-10°/+60°) will allow you to fight helicopters and shoot in uneven terrain; a remote operated turret will be an advantage in hull down positions.

With additional armor on the driver’s windshield and the ability to transport troops, this vehicle may be useful in the future infantry game mode.

As mentioned earlier, the Jais CMI CPWS has a twin: the Jais SAMI-CMI CPWS. So, this vehicle can be added into two TT. If UAE and Saudi Arabian vehicles will not be in the same TT.

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