RG-33
| RG-33 (standard four wheel variant) | |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (360 mm) |
| Maximum speed | 68 miles per hour (109 km/h) |
| RG-33L (six wheel extended variant) | |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (360 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 gal |
| Maximum speed | 67 miles per hour (108 km/h) |
The RG-33 is a mine-resistant light armored vehicle initially designed by
Overview
It is based on the
It was selected to be the sole producer of the
The RG33 is manufactured in several configurations including the category I 4×4, category II 6×6, the heavy armored ground ambulance (HAGA) and the special operations command (SOCOM) vehicle.[5][unreliable source?]
Design
It features a monocoque armoured v-hull, for maximized interior space, seats and footrests suspended from the ceiling, run-flat tires, and an optional armored glass turret (Gunner Protection Kit or GPK), for maximized visibility and protection. The monocoque hull does not extend under the engine like some other armoured vehicles. The engine compartment is a separate monocoque structure that bolts to rest of the hull. The vehicle is notable for its extensive use of TRAPP armored glass in the crew compartment. Like the Buffalo, it can be equipped with a robotic arm.
The U.S. has fielded 259 RG-33 4x4 variants in a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) configuration as shown above with remote weapon stations, two extra seats, and a rear door assist.[6] The U.S. has also fielded 16 RG-33L 6x6 variants in a Heavy Armoured Ground Ambulance (HAGA) configuration.[7]
The Pentagon has future plans to add the
armour.Production history
- On 26 January 2007, four (2 of each variant) RG-33s were delivered to the United States Marine Corps for testing.
- On 14 February, an order for 15 MRAP Cat 1 RG-33s and 75 MRAP Cat 2 RG-33Ls was placed under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract.[8]
- On 28 June, BAE received a $235.8M order for 16 RG-33 Cat 1 patrol vehicles, 239 RG-33L Cat 2 vehicles, 170 RG-33 Cat 1 variants for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal. On 18/Oct, an additional order for 600 MRAPS was received, involving 399 RGL-33L Cat 2, 112 RGL-33L Cat 2 Ambulancevariants and 89 RG-33 SOCOM for 322 Million dollars. On Dec/18/07 a further order for 600 RG-33L Cat 2 was awarded to BAE Systems, for 645 Million dollars. To date, this gives a total of 1,735 RG-33 vehicles being ordered by the US Military.
- On 2 December 2012, BAE received a $37.6 million contract to convert 250 RG-33L 6×6 vehicles up to the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle status. Differences include a rear ramp for deploying unmanned ground vehicles, a new heating and air conditioning system, larger modular interior, high mobility chassis, extensive equipment options, larger bullet-resistant windows, and 360-degree situational awareness suite.[10]
Versions
- RG-33 (4×4)
- RG-33L (6×6)
Operators
- 10 RG-33L in service with the Burundi Army.[11]
- Djiboutian Army - 10 RG-33 [13]
- Egyptian Army - 260 RG-33L + 90 RG-33L HAGA [14][15]
- Took delivery of 24 RG-33s after being refurbished.[16]
- Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan along with the border guard are known to be operators of the RG-33L[18]
See also
- Buffel
- Casspir
- List of AFVs
- Mamba APC
- Matador (mine protected vehicle)
- Medium Mine Protected Vehicle - The U.S. Army Equivalent to the MRAP Program
- MRAP - U.S. Military Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Program
- Nexter Aravis
- RCV-9
- RG-12
- RG-19
- RG-31
- RG-32
- RG-34
- RG-35
References
- ^ BAE SYSTEMS North America: News and Information: News Releases Archived 18 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "BAE Systems - AUSA 2008 - RG33 Series Mine Protected Vehicles". Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "'Panther' designed to keep troops safer". Herald-mail.com. 28 December 2011. Archived from the original on 30 June 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Diversity Adds Depth to MRAP". Military.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "RG33 Mine-Resistant Ambush Vehicle (MRAP)". Army Technology. 15 June 2011. Archived from the original on 18 February 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "SOCOM variant". Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "HAGA Variant". Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "BAE's Diverse MRAP Orders". Defenseindustrydaily.com. 18 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "BAE's Diverse MRAP Orders". Defense Industry Daily. 18 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2 July 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ BAE receives contract to convert RG-33 MRAP into MMPV Archived 5 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine - Armyrecognition.com, 2 December 2012
- ISBN 9781032012278.
- ^ 20 Vehicles Croatia takes delivery of 30 MRAP MaxxPro armoured donated by the United States Government Archived 15 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine - Armyrecognition.com, 10 April 2014
- ^ "Djibouti Air Force gets two Y-12s; Dauphin helicopters". defenceWeb. 2016. Archived from the original on 20 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Delivers Armored MRAP Vehicles to Egyptian Military". 12 May 2016. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Excess Defense Articles (EDA)". Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Internal Server Error" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 June 2017.
- ^ "US Marines order 90 SA vehicles". 20 February 2007. Archived from the original on 23 February 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2007.
- ^ "Uzbekistan's Fighting Vehicles".
External links
- baesystemspresskit.com, (membership required to access/view)
- Deagel.com: RG-33