RG-12

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RG-12

Country Of Origin: South Africa

Designation: Public Order Vehicle

Configuration: 4 x 4

Manufacturer: Land Systems OMC

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Weight: 10,470 kg

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Power plant: Iveco engine

Crew: 8 to 12

The RG-12 is a multi-purpose armoured personnel carrier with anti-personnel mine, grenade, fire bomb and 5.56 x 45 mm ball ammunition protection that is manufactured by Land Systems OMC (a business unit of BAE Systems) of South Africa, with over 700 being in service globally in more than eight countries.

Originally designed as a police public order vehicle for both urban and rural operations, the RG-12 has been developed to be used in many roles, including as routine armoured patrol vehicle, military APC, bullion carrier, bulk diamond carrier and internal security vehicle on gold and platinum mines.

Contents

1 Production History

1.1 Variants
1.2 Operators

2 Combat History
3 See also

Production History

Variants

RG-12 CAT - variant fitted with a Caterpillar engine (Mercedes-Benz Iveco engines are fitted to the standard RG-12).
RG-12 Command Vehicle - variant specifically developed for a user in the Middle East.
RG-12 Mk2 - improved version with an auxiliary power unit driven air conditioning system for effective climate regulation in extreme conditions, provision of a central tyre inflation system enhancing mobility by allowing inflation or deflation of the tyres according to terrain requirements, an anti-skid braking system and various ergonomic modifications to ensure crew comfort.

In North American service, the RG-12 is often fitted with the Mobile Adjustable Ramp System (MARS) for use in aircraft anti-hijack and forced building entry situations. The MARS makes simultaneous multi-storey entry possible and can be used in elevated assaults. The system is fitted onto the roof of the RG-12 and has two hydraulically operated ramps that can move independently.

Operators

South Africa (South African Police Service)
Italy (Police and Carabinieri) - Six RG-12 vehicles were ordered for delivery by September 2004 with a further order for 150 vehicles for the Carabinieri and 50 for the Police expected from 2005.
Canada (Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Calgary Police Service (2))
United States (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (3), Connecticut State Police(1)).
Mozambique (Police)
Malawi (Police)
Congo (Police)
Ivory Coast (Police)
Colombia (Police)
Swaziland (Police)
Two undisclosed countries in the Middle East (15).


RG-12
Country Of Origin:	South Africa
Designation:	Public Order Vehicle
Configuration:	4 x 4
Manufacturer:	Land Systems OMC
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheel base:
Ground Clearance:
Angle of appoach:
Angle of depature:
Weight:	10,470 kg
Speed:
Range:
Power plant:	Iveco engine
Crew:	8 to 12

RG-12

Production History

Variants

Operators

Combat History

See also