RG-32
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| RG-32M | |
| Country Of Origin: | South Africa |
| Designation: | Armoured Personnel Carrier |
| Configuration: | 4 x 4 |
| Manufacturer: | Land Systems OMC |
| Length: | 4.97 m |
| Width: | 2.06 m |
| Height: | 2.05 m |
| Wheel base: | 2.91 m |
| Ground Clearance: | 380 mm |
| Angle of appoach: | 51° |
| Angle of depature: | 40° |
| Weight: | 4.45 t |
| Speed: | 105 km/h |
| Range: | km |
| Power plant: | Detroit Diesel VM Motori |
| Crew: | 5 |
The RG-32 (Scout) is a family of mine-proof 4x4 light armoured vehicles made by 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 vehicle crew is protected against 5.56x45mm 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 three RG-32s can be transported in a C-130 cargo aircraft.
The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M. The RG-32M has undergone extensive "winterisation" modifications in Sweden; the RG-32M has proved to be equally effective at 49 °C in the desert sands of Africa and the Middle East as well as at −35 °C in Sweden's frozen wilderness.
Production history
Variants
- RG-32M Standard (Driver + 4)
- RG-32M Full armour (Driver + 8)
Operators
More than 600 RG-32 vehicles are in service worldwide, including with:- South Africa
- Sweden (200)
- United Kingdom
- UN
Combat history
See also
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