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RG41
Armoured Combat Vehicle |
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At
the defense exhibition Eurosatory 2010, Benoni-based BAE Systems South
Africa unveiled a new 8x8 wheeled armoured combat vehicle, the RG41.
The RG41 is designed to offer an affordable and highly mobile combat
vehicle for modern warfare. RG41 is a new generation combat vehicle,
that meets demanding mobility, protection and firepower requirements,
with the emphasis on combat power. The RG41 project started in 2008
“to meet the ever-increasing demand for mine protected vehicles
in the modern combat environment. The company, in product notes, say
the 8x8 is a development of previous Land Systems OMC prototypes and
“benefits from many years of development experience.” Officials
add designers had no specific customer in mind for the company-funded
development. A launch customer is still being sought. “The design
uses RG series technology which has been combat proven around the world
in numerous different environments.” The RG41 has a high payload
capacity, a classleading turning circle, good power-to-weight ratio
and a unique hull design. RG41 is designed as an affordable and highlymobile,
wheeled combat vehicle, suitable for modern warfare. |
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| Variants |
| RG41
variants include an infantry section vehicle, a command vehicle, an ambulance,
recovery vehicle and engineer vehicle. |
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| Technical
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| Armament |
The RG41
can be equipped with a number of conventional or overhead
turrets as well as defensive aids suites. A 25mm Alliant Techsystems
M242 Bushmaster can be fitted to the section vehicle and the
commander is served with 360 degree video vision system.
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| Design
and protection |
| Protection
levels of RG41 depend on the user requirement, but is field
upgradeable. A full-length semi v-shaped hull is standard, however.
An engine bay and crew compartment fire suppression system is
also aboard. The RG41 boasts 14.9 cubic metres of usable cabin
space. The section vehicle allows for a gunner and section commander
in the turret and seven troops in a hull compartment. The driver
is located “very far forward for excellent vision with
a space for a vehicle commander behind the driver to take control
when the section leader and section debus. A larger section
can be carried if the vehicle is fitted with a remote weapon
system (remotely controlled overhead weapon station). |
| Mobility |
The
RG41 is equipped with 8x8 wheeled chassis. The RG41 is motorized
with a Deutz engine engine model 2015TCD V6 coupled to a transmission
ZF5HP902 5 speed with integral 2 speed drop-down. The RG41 can
run at a maximum speed of 100 km/hr. The RG41 uses an independent
suspension “offering excellent ride comfort” in
the form of a double wishbone system with hydraulic shock absorbers.
The 16.00R20 Michelin XZL tyres reduces ground pressure and
provides excellent off-road speed and obstacle |
| Accessories |
The
RG41 is fitted with 11 seats, each with safety belt four point
harness. The wheel heads feature an integrated central tyre
inflation system. Run-flat inserts give 100km range at 50 km/h.
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
| Machine
gun 7.62 or 12.7 mm caliber or 25 mm gun or
missile system. |
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users |
| Prototype |
Designer
Company |
| BAE
Systems
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| Run-flat
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Crew |
11
or 9 soldiers |
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Armor |
| Mine
Blast and Ballistic protection, V-shape hull.
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Weight |
7,500
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Speed |
100
km/h |
Range |
700
km on road, 400 km off-road |
Dimensions
with turret |
Length,
5,78 m; Width, 2,8 m; Height, 2,357 m |
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RG41 BAE Systems Wheeled armoured combat vehicle
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