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RG 32 Scout

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Place of origin
  
South Africa

Weight
  
4.45 t

Width
  
2.06 m (6.76 ft)

Variants
  
Standard, Full Armour

Length
  
4.97 m (16.31 ft)

RG-32 Scout

Designer
  
BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC)

The RG-32 Scout is a family of mine-resistant 4×4 light armoured vehicles made by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) in South Africa. It is based on the RG-31, which is already deployed worldwide with peace-keeping, security and combat forces. The combat weight of the vehicle is about 7,300 kg and it has the capacity to carry a crew of 5 to 7. The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56×45mm 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 two RG-32Ms can be transported in a C-130 cargo aircraft.

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The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M Galten. The RG-32M has undergone "winterisation" modifications in Sweden; the RG-32M has been used in environments ranging from 49 °C (120 °F) in the desert of Africa and the Middle East as well as at −35 °C (-31 °F) in parts of Sweden.

Variants

  • RG-32M Standard (Driver + 4)
  • RG-32M Full armour (Driver + 8)
  • RG-32M LTV Light Tactical Vehicle
  • Operators

    More than 800 RG-32 vehicles are in service worldwide, including with:

    Current operators

  •  Finland (74)
  • South Africa
  • Sweden (380)
  • United Nations
  • Egypt (180)
  • Georgia
  • Ireland Known as the RG Outrider
  • Slovakia
  • Ordered

  •  Namibia (8, Expected to deliver March 2017)
  • Civilian operators

  • United States Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT Teams, and by various local police forces
  • References

    RG-32 Scout Wikipedia