RG-31

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RG-31
RG-31

RG-31

General properties
crew 2 + 6
length 6.8 m
width 2.5 m
height 2.47 m
Dimensions 7.28 tons
Armor and armament
Main armament 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun
agility
drive Daimler-Benz OM 352A Diesel
90 kW (123 PS )
Top speed 100 km / h (road)
Power / weight

RG-31 is an armored vehicle developed for military purposes by the South African company Land Systems OMS and is used by a large number of countries and by the United Nations . The RG-33 was developed on the basis of the RG-31 .

technical description

The RG-31 "Nyala" belongs to the group of MRAPs and has protection against land mines, IEDs and fire from infantry weapons. As a rule, it is equipped with a remote-controlled weapon station in the caliber 7.62 × 51 mm NATO or 12.7 × 99 mm NATO .

variants

RG-31 Nyala in Afghanistan
  • RG-31 Mk.3
  • RG-31 Mk.5
  • RG-31 Mk.5E
  • RG-31 Mk.6
  • RG-31 Mk.3 Charger
  • RG-31 Mk.5 Charger
  • RG-31 Saber
  • RG-31 Agrab

Users

RG-31 users

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