| RG-32M | |
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| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2003-present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) |
| Produced | 2002-present |
| Variants | Standard, Full Armour |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.45 t |
| Length | 4.97 m (16.31 ft) |
| Width | 2.06 m (6.76 ft) |
| Height | 2.05 m (6.73 ft) |
| Crew | 1+4 |
| Engine | Detroit Dieselor VM Motorior Steyr M16[1] |
| Transmission | 4×4 wheeled |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h |
The RG-32 Scout is a family of mine-resistant 4×4 light armoured vehicles made by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) in South Africa. It is based on the RG-31, which is already deployed worldwide with peace-keeping, security and combat forces. The combat weight of the vehicle is about 7,300 kg and it has the capacity to carry a crew of 5 to 7.[2][unreliable source?] The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56×45mm NATO ball ammunition, grenades, firebombs, anti-personnel mines and side blasts. The five-seat version also offers protection against anti-tank mines and side blasts. Up to two RG-32Ms can be transported in a C-130 cargo aircraft.[3]
The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M Galten (Swedish for "The Boar" or "The Hog"). The RG-32M has undergone "winterisation" modifications in Sweden; the RG-32M has been used in environments ranging from 49 °C (120 °F) in the deserts of Africa and the Middle East to −35 °C (-31 °F) in parts of Sweden.[2]
More than 800 RG-32 vehicles are in service worldwide, including with:
Egypt — 180
Finland — 74 To be replaced by Sisu GTP in the near future.[5][unreliable source?][6][7]
Georgia
Ireland — 27 RG Outrider
Namibia - 8
Slovakia — Operated in limited numbers, potential replacement for ageing fleet of BRDM-2 currently in service.[8]
South Africa-400
Sweden — 380
United Nations[dubious – discuss]
United States Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT Teams, and by various local police forces|
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