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 | |
| Mass | 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 |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel or VM Motori or Steyr M16[1] |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
| Maximum 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 deserts of Africa and the Middle East to −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
Egypt — 180
Finland — 74[5]
Georgia
Ireland — 17 RG Outrider
Slovakia — Operated in limited numbers, potential replacement for ageing fleet of BRDM-2 currently in service.[6]
South Africa-400
Sweden — 380
United Nations[dubious ]
Ordered
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
- ^ a b "Crew capability details - Army Technology". Retrieved 5 November 2014.[unreliable source?]
- ^ 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". 14 June 2012.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Kominek, Jiri (17 May 2017). "Slovak government approves major procurement of wheeled AFVs". IHS Jane's 360. Prague, Czech Republic. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Denel to deliver armored vehicles to Namibia". UPI. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
External links
- BAE OMC RG-32 Scout (Armoured Patrol Vehicle Alternative) at Canadian American Strategic Review
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