rg-31


RG-31 Nyala
Country Of Origin:	South Africa
Designation:	Armoured Personnel Carrier
Configuration:	4 x 4
Manufacturer:	Vickers OMC
Length:	6.40 m
Width:	2.47 m
Height:	2.63 m
Wheel Base:	3.40 m
Ground Clearance:	322 mm
Angle of Approach:	40
Angle of Departure:	35
Weight:	7.28 t
Speed:	100 km/h
Range:	900 km
Armament:	.50 cal heavy MG
Power plant:	Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6 cylinder diesel, 123 HP Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel
Crew:	11

The RG-31 Nyala is multi-purpose mine-protected vehicle based on the Mamba APC. The vehicles V-shaped monocoque welded steel hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favor with nongovernmental organizations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against the threat of landmines.

Production history

Variants

RG-31 Nyala - based on Mamba APC
RG-31 Charger - US Army version with US diesel engine
RG-31M - new design with reduced vehicle signature, combact weight: 8 400kg, crew of 5 and payload area