tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20953120495150893942024-03-13T08:52:04.374-07:00VFJ JONGA - AN INDIAN HUMVEEIt’s a name that spelled the fear for the enemies in 1965 & 1971; it’s a that is respected in Indian armor depots from 1963; it’s a name of the most powerful workhorse of Indian Army since 1963. This fearful name is “JONGA”, a backbone of Indian Army for over 30 years.Hrishikesh Hemant Dixithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199818687682480422noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095312049515089394.post-63727347857237731922010-08-19T21:30:00.001-07:002010-08-19T21:30:56.991-07:00Some Interesting Facts About JONGA !!!!1. JONGA was Indian Army Himalayan Racing Team's most favorite vehicle for rallying,<br />
as only modification needed was to have a 6-Point roll cage for protection.<br />
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2. RCL carrier JONGA used to glide easily through the deserts carrying the RCL gun,<br />
its ammunition, 3 crew members & holding 20 liters of water in the specially <br />
fabricated tank & still it used to give fuel efficiency of 4-6 KMPL from its <br />
thirsty 3956cc In-Line 6-Cylinder Petrol engine. <br />
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3. Famous Congress leaders late Mr.Rajesh Pilot & late Mr.Rajiv Gandhi used to <br />
drive around in a JONGA in mid 80's for their election related rallies.<br />
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4. Famous magician Mr. P.C.Sarkar's first ever vehicle which he owned is a JONGA <br />
(Civilian Version) which he bought in 1997 & he still has it.<br />
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5. Some army JONGA's are equipped with a PTO mechanical winch (Power Take Off),<br />
which are generally used by Indian Army in deserts & dense forests.Hrishikesh Hemant Dixithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199818687682480422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095312049515089394.post-54513519059024938192009-05-17T07:22:00.000-07:002009-05-17T08:00:08.993-07:00Technical Specifications of JONGA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1PUpdBOBG4sYLYPEFVonPyXUOEuHmIUYpHU1qQGeJdyTZd1F8WQ3J_-_jHCHpj6d-yB50IPLifoTuWZORVlgRrPAWZ67AElCtFdXAZJHmnjxSF9jMI2SgXC46IUlv67V1TbMh_I1cfzt/s1600-h/xm644z.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1PUpdBOBG4sYLYPEFVonPyXUOEuHmIUYpHU1qQGeJdyTZd1F8WQ3J_-_jHCHpj6d-yB50IPLifoTuWZORVlgRrPAWZ67AElCtFdXAZJHmnjxSF9jMI2SgXC46IUlv67V1TbMh_I1cfzt/s400/xm644z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336800585990705922" border="0" /></a>
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">VFJ JONGA (Nissan Patrol G60)</span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Manufacturer</span> - Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur (VFJ).
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Engine</span> - 3956cc, Inline 6-Cylinder Petrol Engine developing 110 bhp @ 3200 rpm.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Maximum Torque</span> - 26.9 mkg @ 1200 rpm.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Air Cleaner</span> - Oil Bath with Cyclonic Pre-Cleaner.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Clutch</span> - Single Plate (Dry Friction Type, Diameter - 280 mm).
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Gear Box</span> - Synchromesh (3 Forward + 1 Reverse).
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Transfer Case</span> - 2 Speeds (Low & High).
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Front Axle</span> - Fully Floating (Driven with Birdfield Joints).
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Rear Axle</span> - Semi Floating (Tubular with Banjo Housing Differential).
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Steering</span> - Worm & Roller Type.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Brakes</span> - Hydraulic Type.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Parking Brake</span> - Contracting Type on Transmission.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tyre Size</span> - 7.00 x 16 x 6 Ply.
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<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Minimum Turning Radius</span> - 10.6 mtrs.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ground Clearance</span> - 222 mm.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Payload Capacity</span> - 250 kgs.
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