RG-31 Mk3A | |
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Type | Infantry mobility vehicle |
Place of origin | South Africa |
Production history | |
Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems OMC |
Specifications | |
Mass | 7.28 t |
Length | 6.40 m (21 ft) |
Width | 2.47 m (8.1 ft) |
Height | 2.63 m (8.63 ft) |
Crew | 2+6 |
Main | Varies weapons such as optional 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun by weapons mount |
Engine | Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6-cylinder diesel, 123 hp
Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel |
Suspension | 4×4-wheeled |
Operational | 900 km (559 mi) |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The RG-31 Nyala is a 4×4 multi-purpose mine-resistant ambush protected infantry mobility vehicle manufactured in South AfricabyLand Systems OMC (a division of Denel SOC LTD), located in Benoni, South Africa and in TurkeybyFNSS Defence Systems.[2] It is based on the Mamba APC of TFM Industries.
The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favour with non-governmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against land mines.[citation needed]
The RG-31 is based on a UNIMOG chassis[3][4]. It is built from a V-shaped all-steel welded armor monocoque hull and high suspension, typical of South African mine protected vehicles, providing excellent small-arms and mine blast protection.[5] The vehicle is designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.[6] The RG-31 is classified by the United States Department of Defense as a category 1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.[citation needed]
The vehicle accommodates a crew ranging from 5 to 10 depending on mission needs, depending on model. Dismounting is provided via a large air actuated rear door and two front doors, also air actuated.
In July 2016, the Letterkenny Army DepotinPennsylvania rolled out the latest variant of the RG-31, with improvements including an engine upgrade from 275 to 300 hp, a transmission upgrade, independent suspension, 360-degree spotlights for night visibility, and an armored gunner's hatch. The depot is scheduled to produce 929 improved RG-31s through 2020.[7]
Variants come in either an armoured personnel carrier (APC) or utility vehicle (cargo) configuration.[8]
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