RG-32 Scout
| RG-32M | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 | 9.5 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] 181 HP |
| Transmission | Five speed automatic |
| Suspension | Rigid portal axles with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers on front and rear[2] |
| 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.[3][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.[4]
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.[3]
Production history
[edit]Variants
[edit]- RG-32M Standard (Driver + 4)
- RG-32M Full armour (Driver + 8)
- RG-32M LTV Light Tactical Vehicle[5]
Operators
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More than 800 RG-32 vehicles are in service worldwide, including with:
Current operators
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Egypt — 180
Finland — 74 To be replaced by Sisu GTP in the near future.[6][unreliable source?][7][8]
Georgia
Ireland — 27 RG Outrider
Namibia - 8
Slovakia — Operated in limited numbers, potential replacement for ageing fleet of BRDM-2 currently in service.[9]
South Africa-400
Sweden — 380
United Nations[dubious – discuss]
Civilian operators
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United States Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT Teams, and by various local police forces
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ BAE OMC RG32 M16 TCI: Steyr-Motors.com
- ^ "Denel OMC RG32 Family". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Crew capability details - Army Technology". 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". 14 June 2012.
- ^ "Puolustusvoimien kalustokuvasto".
- ^ "Puolustusvoimat saa lisää Sisun monikäyttöajoneuvoja: "Taustalla myös huoltovarmuus"". 19 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- BAE OMC RG-32 Scout (Armoured Patrol Vehicle Alternative) at Canadian American Strategic Review
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