RG-32 Scout
| RG-32M | |
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| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) |
| Variants | Standard, Full Armour |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 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 |
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| Engine |
Detroit Diesel or VM Motori or Steyr M16[1] |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
| 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] 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. 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 desert of Africa and the Middle East as well as at −35 °C (-31 °F) in parts of Sweden.[2]
Production history
Variants
- RG-32M Standard (Driver + 4)
- RG-32M Full armour (Driver + 8)
- RG-32M LTV Light Tactical Vehicle[4]
Operators
More than 800 RG-32 vehicles are in service worldwide, including with:
Current operators
Finland (74)[5]
South Africa
Sweden (260)+ (Additional 120 to be delivered 2012-2013)
United Nations
Egypt (180)
Georgia
Ireland Known as the RG Outrider
Slovakia[6]
Civilian operators
United States Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT Teams, and by various local police forces
See also
References
- ↑ BAE OMC RG32 M16 TCI: Steyr-Motors.com
- 1 2 "Crew capability details - Army Technology". Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ↑ RG-32M Datasheet - BAE Systems
- ↑ South African defence company faces future with range of new or improved products
- ↑ "Finnish Army orders additional RG32M vehicles from BAE".
- ↑ "Prototypy MOKYS odovzdané MO SR (Slovak)". Retrieved 5 November 2014.
External links
- BAE OMC RG-32 Scout (Armoured Patrol Vehicle Alternative) at Canadian American Strategic Review
- RG32M Mine Hardened Armoured Patrol Vehicle on army-technology.com
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