RG-31 Nyala
| RG-31 Nyala | |
| Country Of Origin: | South Africa |
| Designation: | Armoured Personnel Carrier |
| Configuration: | 4 x 4 |
| Manufacturer: | Land Systems OMC |
| Length: | 6.40 m |
| Width: | 2.47 m |
| Height: | 2.63 m |
| Wheel Base: | 3.40 m |
| Ground Clearance: | 322 mm |
| Angle of Approach: | 40° |
| Angle of Departure: | 35° |
| Weight: | 7.28 t |
| Speed: | 100 km/h |
| Range: | 900 km |
| Armament: | .50 cal heavy MG |
| Power plant: | Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6 cylinder diesel, 123 HP Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel |
| Crew: | 11 |
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The RG-31 Nyala is multi-purpose mine-protected vehicle made by Land Systems OMC in South Africa, based on the same manufacturer's Mamba APC. The vehicle’s V-shaped monocoque welded steel hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.
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 nongovernmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against the threat of landmines.
Production history
Variants
- RG-31 Nyala - based on Mamba APC
- RG-31 Charger - US Army version with US diesel engine
- RG-31M - new design with reduced vehicle signature, combat weight: 8 400kg, crew of 5 and payload area
Operators
- Canada 43 (50 on order with option for extra 25)
- Colombia 4 RG-31 Nyala
- Rwanda 6 RG-31 Nyala
- South Africa
- UN 30 RG-31 Nyala
- United Kingdom
- United States 10 RG-31 Charger (148 ordered)
- Blackwater Security
Combat history
- Afghanistan - Canada
- Bosnia / Herzegovina - UN
- Ethiopia / Eritrea - Canada
- Georgia - UN
- Iraq - United States
- Kosovo - UN, United Kingdom
- Lebanon - UN
External links
See also: Infantry fighting vehicle, List of AFVs, RG-12 and RG-32.