RCV-9
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| RCV-9 | |
|---|---|
| Type | light wheeled APC |
| Place of origin |
 South Africa |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 6.9 t |
| Length | 5.38 m |
| Width | 2.1 m |
| Height | 2.08 m |
| Crew | 1+8 |
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| Engine |
turbocharged diesel engine 120 HP (88 KW) |
| Suspension | 4×2 wheeled |
Operational range | 675 |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
The RCV-9 is a light armoured vehicle manufactured by Land Systems OMC (a business unit of BAE Systems) of South Africa.
Production history
It was developed in 1986 as a private venture by Sandock-Austral as an internal security vehicle for protecting high risk areas such as airports. Soon after the company taken over by TFM, it was merged into Reunert Defence OMC in 1997.
Operators
See also
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