Jonga

Infobox Military Vehicle


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name = Jonga
manufacturer = Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)
production = 1965 - 1999
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The Jonga was a Nissan designed vehicle used by the Indian Army.

In 1960 Nissan introduced their new 4x4 called the P60 i.e Patrol 60. The vehicle was available in two wheelbases and three body types. The P60 was inducted by the Indian Armed forces in 1963-64, along with the Nissan Carrier, D4W73 1 Ton. Both vehicles were fitted with the same engine. These vehicles were built by the Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) under an exclusive license from Nissan for the Indian Army. Hence the P60 came to be known as the Jabalpur Ordnance aNd Guncarriage Assembly - JONGA.

It had a 3 speed gearbox with 2 speed SOTF Transfer Case and a Power Take Off. Some JONGAs were equipped with a mechanical winch (PTO).

The earlier JONGA/P60 had HITACHI carburettors and Keihin Distributors.

In 1996 the VFJ introduced the new 4.0L Hino diesel engine.

A total of 100 Diesel Jongas were sold to civilians.

In 1999 the production of the JONGA stopped. The Army auctioned and scrapped many of them and they were replaced by 4x4's manufactured by Mahindra vehicles.

External links

Jonga Technical Specifications : http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/Logistics/Jonga.html