| RG-31 Mk3A | |
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RG-31 Charger |
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| Type | Armored fighting vehicle, MRAP |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems OMC |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 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 |
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| Main armament |
weapons mount |
| Engine | Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6 cylinder diesel, 123 HP Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
| Operational range |
900 km (559 mi) |
| Speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The RG-31 Nyala is a 4×4 multi-purpose mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured in South Africa by Land Systems OMC, a division of BAE Systems. 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.[2] The vehicle is designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.[3] The RG-31 is classified by the United States Department of Defense as a category 1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
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 the threat of land mines.
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Variants come in either a Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) or utility vehicle (Cargo) configurations.[4]
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