LIGHT WEIGHT JEEP

Light Weight Jeep

The Storm II lightweight military jeep represents a new generation of tactical vehicles designed for a wide range of military missions requiring high performance, excellent off-road capability, and a high level of reliability.

The improved M-242 Storm Mark II, commonly known in service as the “Storm Commander,” entered operational use in 2006.

The vehicle is based on the Jeep Wrangler TJ platform and incorporates a number of improvements resulting from soldiers’ feedback, updated operational requirements, and testing conducted by army logistics, medical, and operational directorates.

One of the most noticeable improvements is the addition of dual rear passenger doors, making the Storm II the first five-door Jeep Wrangler derivative, significantly improving accessibility and crew comfort.

Design Improvements

The Storm II introduces several technical upgrades compared to the previous generation:

6-speed transmission replacing the earlier 4-speed system
Wider axles providing improved vehicle stability
Modern suspension system replacing traditional leaf springs
Rear Dana 44 axle
Front TJ Dana 30 axle
Factory-designed slip-yoke eliminator for drivetrain reliability
Integrated airbags for increased safety

Crew Comfort

Crew comfort during extended missions has also been improved with the addition of:

standard rear air conditioning
multimedia system with CD player

Variants and Optional Equipment

The Storm II is available in multiple configurations, including:

armored vehicle variant
2.8-liter VM Motori turbodiesel engine
automatic transmission
right-hand drive configuration
run-flat tyres

Thanks to its modular design, the vehicle can be configured for a variety of roles including troop transport, command missions, logistics support, and specialized tactical operations.