RG-31 Nyala
| RG-31 Mk3A | |
|---|---|
RG-31 Charger | |
| Type | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems OMC |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.28 t |
| Length | 6.40 m (21 ft) |
| Width | 2.47 m (8.1 ft) |
| Height | 2.63 m (8.63 ft) |
| Crew | 2+6 |
Main armament | Varies weapons such as optional 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun by weapons mount |
| Engine | Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6-cylinder diesel, 123 hp Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel |
| Suspension | 4×4-wheeled |
Operational range | 900 km (559 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The RG-31 Nyala is a 4×4 multi-purpose Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle manufactured in South Africa by Land Systems OMC (a division of Denel SOC LTD), located in Benoni, South Africa and in Turkey by FNSS Defence Systems. It is based on the Mamba APC of TFM Industries.
The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favour with non-governmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against land mines.