RG-34
RG-34 | |
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Type | MRAP |
Place of origin | South Africa |
Production history | |
Designer | IADSA |
Manufacturer | BAE Systems South Africa |
Produced | 2009[1] |
Specifications | |
Weight | 9,500 kg[1] |
Length | 5,050 mm |
Width | 2350 mm |
Height | 2150 mm |
Crew | 8[1] |
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Armor | Welded steel[1] |
Main
armament |
various |
Engine | Fuel diesel[1] 160 kW (215 hp)[1] |
Power/weight | 25.1 hp/tonne |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic[1] |
Fuel capacity | 156 litres |
Operational
range |
1000 km[1] |
Speed | 105 km/h[1] |
The RG-34 (formerly denoted as Iguana FV4) is a South African MRAP. Specially designed to be mine-resistant, it has been produced in multiple variants, equipped for troop or cargo transport, command, and fire support.[2][3]
Contents
Development
Development of the Iguana was initiated under contract by Industrial & Automotive South Africa (IADSA) for a Belgian firm, Sabiex; the first prototype being completed in early 2002. By June 2009, BAE Land Systems had obtained necessary rights to develop and manufacture the vehicle.[4] The RG-34 was initially displayed with a potent weapons system for an MRAP, in the form of an overlarge turret fitted with a 90mm (3.5 in.) gun.[5] This has since been replaced by a more ergonomic tactical remote turret (TRT) boasting a 25mm M242 autocannon and a co-axial 7.62mm machine gun.[1]
Design
RG-34's cross-country performance is attributed to its unique suspension, a multi-link hydro-pneumatic structure mounted on a very rigid chassis. This affords optimal performance on road surfaces, a superior turning radius, and clearance over rugged terrain. When deployed in the reconnaissance role long-range fuel tanks give the vehicle an extended operating range of 1,000 kilometres.[1]
The hull of the RG-34 is of welded steel construction. Despite the weight restrictions imposed on wheeled platforms, all-around armour protection is reasonable against 7.62mm AP rounds at 30 metres, air burst fragments, and anti-tank mines.[1]
Variants
- TRT-25mm Model - Current production model armed with a dual feed M242 Bushmaster autocannon and a 7.62mm machine gun mounted to the right of the main armament. The turret is provided with an advanced laser fire-control system, a colour CCD camera, as well as a thermal night camera for identifying targets at up to 7,600 metres. Total ammunition capacity is 260 rounds of 25mm and 1,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition.
- 90mm Gun Model - Fire-support and anti-tank variant. The 90mm gun is adapted from the Eland Mk7 and can fire a HEAT charge with a muzzle velocity of 760 m/s, the complete round weighing 7 kg, with an effective range of 1,500 metres. In addition, an HE shell is available. This weighs 8.66 kg complete, has a muzzle velocity of 650 m/s and a maximum range of 1,500 metres. The turret has two circular hatches which open to the rear, eight periscopes, and a prominent commander's cupola.
Operators
Current operators
Nigeria: Manufactured for the Nigerian Armed Forces as the Proforce Pf1.[6] Possibly shelved in favour of the Igirigi.[7]
United Arab Emirates: Production rights granted.[8]
See also
External links
References
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