RG-31 Nyala
RG-31 Mk3A | |
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Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6-cylinder diesel, 123 hpOption 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel Weichai WD615 | |
Suspension | 4×4-wheeled |
Operational range | 900 km (559 mi) |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The RG-31 Nyala is a
of TFM Industries.The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the
Design
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.[3] The vehicle is designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.[4] The RG-31 is classified by the United States Department of Defense as a category 1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.[citation needed]
The vehicle accommodates a crew ranging from 5 to 10 depending on mission needs, depending on model. Dismounting is provided via a large air actuated rear door and two front doors, also air actuated.
In July 2016, the Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania rolled out the latest variant of the RG-31, with improvements including an engine upgrade from 275 to 300 hp, a transmission upgrade, independent suspension, 360-degree spotlights for night visibility, and an armored gunner's hatch. The depot is scheduled to produce 929 improved RG-31s through 2020.[5]
Production history
Variants
Variants come in either an armoured personnel carrier (APC) or utility vehicle (cargo) configuration.[6]
- RG-31 Mk3A – based on Mamba APC
- RG-31 Mk5[7]
- RG-31 Mk5E – An extended Mk5 with larger passenger/cargo capacity and superior blast and ballistic protection.
- RG-31 Mk6E – Enhanced crew protection
- RG-31 Charger – US Army version of the Mk3 with a Detroit Diesel engine and Mk5 with a Cummins engine
- RG-31 Sabre – cargo version
- RG-31M – features a military wiring harness, central tire inflation and several other new characteristics. This vehicle has a crew of 5.[3]
- RG-31 Agrab; Mortar carrier version with SRAMS (Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System).[8]
Operators
- Burundi:
- Burundi Army
- 12x RG-31 Nyala[9]
- Burundi Army
- Canada:
- Canadian Forces
- 75 RG-31 Mk3 with Protector (RWS) Remote Weapon Station; replaced by Textron Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle
- 75 RG-31 Mk3 with
- London Police Service
- 1x RG-31 Mk3A, currently used by the Emergency Response Team
- Durham Regional Police Service
- 1x RG-31 Mk3A, Tactical Rescue Vehicle donated by General Dynamics to the Tactical Response Unit
- Colombia:
- National Army of Colombia
- 4× RG-31 Nyala
- National Army of Colombia
- Spain: 150× RG-31 Mk5E Nyala with Samson remote Weapon Station (+ option for 30 more) already deployed in Lebanon and Afghanistan.
- Mali: 5× RG-31 Nyala
- Nigeria: 1× RG-31 Nyala
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- South Africa
- Rwanda: 76× RG-31 Nyala
- Senegal
- Somalia[10]
- Eswatini: 7× RG-31 Nyala Mk5E, currently used by the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF).[11]
- United Arab Emirates: 253× customized RG-31 Mk5[11]
- United Nations: 30× RG-31 Nyala
- United States:
- Ukraine: 1 RG-31 Nyala in a combat ambulance configuration was provided to Ukraine by Spain as military aid.[17]
Combat history
- Afghanistan – Canada, (including 5 leased to Netherlands) (ISAF), United States, and Spain[18]
- UNPROFOR
- Ethiopia / Eritrea – Canada
- Georgia –- UN
- Iraq – United States
- Colombian Armed Conflict
- Ivorian Civil War
- Ivory Coast – UNOCI
- Kosovo – KFOR
- Lebanon – UNIFIL
- Uganda People's Defence Forces
- Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
- MINUSMA
- UNDOF, later captured by rebel groups, eventually captured by Syrian Army[citation needed]
See also
- Other wheeled APCs and IFVs developed in South Africa
- General
- Infantry Mobility Vehicle
- MRAP (armored vehicle)
- List of modern armoured fighting vehicles
References
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- ^ "Today's Zaman, Turkish daily news". Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ a b "RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle". Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ^ "Military Identifies 4 of 6 Canadian Soldiers Killed". CBC News. 4 July 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ^ Letterkenny U.S. Army Depot to celebrate production of new RG31 4x4 route clearance vehicle - Armyrecognition.com, 26 July 2016
- ^ "Basic variant specifications".
- ^ "GDLS RG-31 Mk5 spec sheet PDF" (PDF).
- ^ Administrator. "The BAE Systems RG-31 Agrab 120mm 4x4 mortar carrier vehicle to be produced in UAE 2609133". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ISBN 9781032012278.
- ^ "Internal Server Error" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Arms Trade Register". SIPRI. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "???". Archived from the original on 7 July 2007.
- ^ "General Dynamics Awarded USD $67 Million Modification to Previously Awarded U.S. Army RG-31 Mk5 Contract". 12 June 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ^ "General Dynamics News - August 8, 2007". Gd.com. 8 August 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "Diversity Adds Depth to MRAP". Military.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "General Dynamics News - July 17, 2008". Gd.com. 17 July 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "Spanish Military Aid To Ukraine".
- ^ "Chacón afirma que el blindado evitó un "mal mayor" en el ataque de Afganistán", La Vanguardia, 19 June 2011