The vehicle is the initial type of a series of light armoured personnel carriers developed and produced by the multinational BAE Systems. Lightly armoured superstructures can be mounted on the chassis.
The latest version of the vehicle, the RG-32M Galten, is designed for harsh conditions and has proven its serviceability at -35°C above the Arctic Circle and +49°C in the deserts of the Middle East.
- Factory name: RG32M Scout 2
- Year of manufacture: 1996
- Manufacturer: BAE Systems, Land Systems OMC, South Africa
- Versions produced: multiple types, depending on armament and tactical designation
Basic data
- Crew: 1 + 3 to 7 persons
- weight: 5,6 to 7,3 Mg (t)
- length: 5050 mm
- width: 2200 mm
- height: 2310 mm
- Clearance: 409 mm
Armouring composite, protects against:
- 7.62x51 mm calibre ammunition at distances greater than 30 m
- shrapnel from hand grenades
- Mine-hardened patrol vehicle (MHPV) blasts: up to 7 kg TNT
- incendiary devices (Molotov cocktails)
Propulsion unit
- manufacturer, type: Steyr M16TCA Euro III
- Design: 6-cylinder, water-cooled
- Drilling: Ø 85 mm
- stroke: 94 mm
- capacity: 3,2 dm3
- power: 160 kW (212 hp) at 3800 rpm
Transmission
- manufacturer, type: Allison 1000
Chassis
- Type: 4x4
- Tyres: Michelin 335/80 R20
Performance
- Max. road speed: 120 to 130 km/h
- on-road range at 70 km/h: 700 km
- load capacity: 1300 to 1600 kg
- Climb: 60%
- 40% lateral tilt
- ascent, step: 400 mm
- Wadeability: up to 800 mm
- turn radius: 14 m
Note
The illustrations used were taken from the sources listed below.
Internet
http://wapedia.mobi/en/RG-32
http://www.403.co.za/bae/RG32M.pdf
http://www.army-guide.com/rus/product1136.html
www.baesystems.com
http://www.bellum.nu/armoury/BAERG32M.html
www.janes.com
www.militaryphotos.net
http://www.steyr-motors.com/applications/a100.htm
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