reconnaissance car: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Not exactly. A jeep is a type of light utility vehicle that *can be used* for reconnaissance. A 'reconnaissance car' is a functional classification for any vehicle (which could be a jeep, an armoured car, etc.) whose primary designed role is scouting and information gathering.

Civilians can sometimes purchase decommissioned military vehicles that were once used as reconnaissance cars. However, they would then be classified as historic or ex-military vehicles, not functioning reconnaissance cars in the operational sense.

An 'armoured car' is a broad category for any wheeled fighting vehicle with protection. A 'reconnaissance car' is a specific role. Many reconnaissance cars are lightly armoured, but not all armoured cars are designed primarily for reconnaissance (some are for troop transport or direct fire support).

The specific phrase is less common today. Modern militaries tend to use more specific terms like 'Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)', 'Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV)', or the platform name (e.g., 'Jackal', 'Humvee with ISR package'). 'Reconnaissance car' has a historical tone.

A military vehicle designed and used specifically for gathering information behind or beyond front lines.

Reconnaissance car is usually formal, technical, military in register.

Reconnaissance car: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns ˌkɑː/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈkɑːnəsəns ˌkɑːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.