RG-32

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RG-32M
Country Of Origin:	South Africa
Designation:	Armoured Personnel Carrier
Configuration:	4 x 4
Manufacturer:	Vickers OMC
Length:	4.97 m
Width:	2.06 m
Height:	2.05 m
Wheel base:	2.91 m
Ground Clearance:	380 mm
Angle of appoach:	51°
Angle of depature:	40°
Weight:	4.45 t
Speed:	105 km/h
Range:	km
Power plant:	Detroit Diesel VM Motori
Crew:	5

The RG-32 (Scout) family of mine-proof 4x4 light armoured vehicles is based on the RG-31, which is already deployed worldwide with peace-keeping, security and combat forces. The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56x45mm NATO ball ammunition, grenades, firebombs, anti-personnel mines and side blasts. The five-seat version also offers protection against anti-tank mines and side blasts. Up to three RG-32s can be transported in a C-130 cargo aircraft.

The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M. The RG-32M has undergone extensive "winterisation" modifications in Sweden; the RG-32M has proved to be equally effective at 49 °C in the desert sands of Africa and the Middle East as well as at −35 °C in Sweden's frozen wilderness.