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RG-32 Scout
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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][unreliable source?] 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]
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Place of origin | South Africa |
Service history | |
In service | 2003-present |
Production history | |
Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) |
Produced | 2002-present |
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] |
Transmission | 4×4 wheeled |
Maximum speed | 105 km/h |
The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M Galten (Swedish for "The Boar" or "The Hog"). 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]