RG-31 Nyala

RG-31 Mk3A
RG-31 Mk3A
	RG-31 Charger
Type	Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Place of origin	South Africa
Production history
Designer	BAE Systems Land Systems OMC
Specifications
Mass	7.28 t
Length	6.40 m (21 ft)
Width	2.47 m (8.1 ft)
Height	2.63 m (8.63 ft)
Crew	2+6
Main; armament	weapons mount
Engine	Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6-cylinder diesel, 123 hp; Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel; Option 3: Detroit Diesel; Option 4: Cummins 6.7L QSB, 6-cylinder diesel, 275 hp;
Suspension	4×4-wheeled
Operational; range	900 km (559 mi)
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)

The RG-31 Nyala is a 4×4 multi-purpose mine-resistant ambush protected infantry mobility vehicle manufactured in South Africa by Land Systems OMC, It is a division of Denel SOC LTD, located in Benoni, South Africa. and in Turkey by FNSS Defence Systems.^[2] It is based on the Mamba APC of TFM Industries.

The RG-31 is built from a V-shaped all-steel welded armor monocoque hull and high suspension, typical of South African mine protected vehicles, providing excellent small-arms and mine blast protection.^[3] The vehicle is designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.^[4] The RG-31 is classified by the United States Department of Defense as a category 1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.^{[citation needed]}

The vehicle accommodates a crew of 8 or 10, including the driver, depending on model. Dismounting is provided via a large rear door and two front doors.

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 non-governmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against land mines.^{[citation needed]}

Production history

Variants

Variants come in either an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) or utility vehicle (Cargo) configurations.^[5]

RG-31 Mk3A – based on Mamba APC
RG-31 Mk5^[6]
RG-31 Mk5E – A extended Mk5 with larger passenger/cargo capacity and superior blast and ballistic protection.
RG-31 Mk6E – Enhanced crew protection
RG-31 Charger – US Army version of the Mk3 with a Detroit Diesel engine and Mk5 with a Cummins engine
RG-31 Sabre – cargo version
RG-31M – features a military wiring harness, central tire inflation and several other new characteristics. This vehicle has a crew of 5.^[3]

Operators

Current operators

Canada:
- Canadian Forces
  - 75 RG-31 Mk3 with Protector (RWS) Remote Weapon Station
- London Police Service
  - 1x RG-31 Mk3A, currently used by the Emergency Response Team
- Durham Regional Police Service
  - 1x RG-31 Mk3A, Tactical Rescue Vehicle donated by General Dynamics to the Tactical Response Unit
Colombia:
- National Army of Colombia
  - 4× RG-31 Nyala
Spain: 150× RG-31 Mk5E Nyala with Samson remote Weapon Station (+ option for 30 more) already deployed in Lebanon and Afghanistan.
Mali: 5× RG-31 Nyala
Nigeria: 1× RG-31 Nyala
Indonesia
Iraq
South Africa
Rwanda: 6× RG-31 Nyala
Eswatini: 7× RG-31 Nyala Mk5E, currently used by the Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force (USDF).^[7]
United Arab Emirates: 76× customized RG-31 Mk5
United Nations: 30× RG-31 Nyala
United States:
- US SOCOM
  - 50× Mk5A1S
- US Army
  - 148× RG-31 Mk3 Charger,
  - 257× Mk5A1^[8]
  - 111× Mk5E^[9]
- USMC
  - 12× Mk5A's (MRAP Cat I)
  - 1385× Mk5E's (MRAP Cat II)^[10]^[11]^[12]
- Academi

Combat history

Afghanistan – Canada, (including 5 leased to Netherlands) (ISAF), United States, and Spain^[13]
Bosnia and Herzegovina – UNPROFOR
Ethiopia / Eritrea – Canada
Georgia –- UN
Iraq – United States
Colombian Armed Conflict
Ivorian Civil War
Ivory Coast – UNOCI
Kosovo – KFOR
Lebanon – UNIFIL
Uganda - Uganda People's Defence Forces
Yemen - United Arab Emirates as part of the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

References

^ "General Dynamics | Canada > Home" (PDF). Gdlscanada.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
^ "Today's Zaman, Turkish daily news". Retrieved 5 November 2014.
^ ^a ^b "RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle". Retrieved 2011-03-01.
^ "Military Identifies 4 of 6 Canadian Soldiers Killed". CBC News. 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
^ "Basic variant specifications".
^ "GDLS RG-31 Mk5 spec sheet PDF" (PDF).
^ "Arms Trade Register". SIPRI. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
^ "???". Archived from the original on July 7, 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "General Dynamics Awarded USD $67 Million Modification to Previously Awarded U.S. Army RG-31 Mk5 Contract". 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
^ "General Dynamics News - August 8, 2007". Gd.com. 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
^ "Diversity Adds Depth to MRAP". Military.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
^ "General Dynamics News - July 17, 2008". Gd.com. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
^ "Chacón afirma que el blindado evitó un "mal mayor" en el ataque de Afganistán", La Vanguardia, 19/06/2011

[1] "General Dynamics | Canada > Home" (PDF). Gdlscanada.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.

[2] "Today's Zaman, Turkish daily news". Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[defupd-3] "RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle". Retrieved 2011-03-01.

[4] "Military Identifies 4 of 6 Canadian Soldiers Killed". CBC News. 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2011-03-01.

[5] "Basic variant specifications".

[6] "GDLS RG-31 Mk5 spec sheet PDF" (PDF).

[sipri2-7] "Arms Trade Register". SIPRI. Retrieved 22 June 2012.

[8] "???". Archived from the original on July 7, 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[9] "General Dynamics Awarded USD $67 Million Modification to Previously Awarded U.S. Army RG-31 Mk5 Contract". 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2011-03-01.

[10] "General Dynamics News - August 8, 2007". Gd.com. 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2010-03-19.

[11] "Diversity Adds Depth to MRAP". Military.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.

[12] "General Dynamics News - July 17, 2008". Gd.com. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2010-03-19.

[13] "Chacón afirma que el blindado evitó un "mal mayor" en el ataque de Afganistán", La Vanguardia, 19/06/2011

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