| | | | | | | | Description | | The RG31 Mk5E is an increase version in power and payload of the basic version of the RG31, who is produced by the Defense Company BAE Systems Land Systems OMC in collaboration with General Dynamics Land Systems Canada. In service with forces around the world, the RG-31 MPV is a highly effective multi-role armored vehicle capable of a variety of military applications including, an Armored Personnel Carrier, Command Vehicle, Ambulance, Armored Utility Vehicle and Surveillance Vehicle. The RG31 Mk5 and Mk6, with increased power, mobility and protection for even more demanding roles,were developed specifically for modern assymetric warfare and to meet new and increasing demands. | | | | Variants :
RG- 31 : basic version
RG- 31 Mk3A : based on Mamba APC
RG-31 Sabre : Cargo version
RG-31 Mk5 : Upgrade version with new armour
RG-31 Charger: US Army version of the Mk.3 with a Detroit Diesel engine and Mk5 with a Cummins engine
RG-31 Mk5E: A extended Mk5 with superior blast and ballistic protection.
RG-31 Mk6E: Enhanced crew protection | | | | | | | | | Armament | | The RG31 Mk5E is fitted with a remote-controlled weapon station armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun. | | Protection | | The RG31 Mk5E is classed as a Category I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Developed to counter the IED/mine threat found in Afghanistan and Iraq, it is blast protected throughout the vehicle from explosions of up to 30 pounds of TNT under any wheel or a 15-pound blast under the belly. The glass used in all the windows is bullet-resistant and tinted for optimum vision and protection. It has 7.62 mm ballistic protection, providing enhanced survivability, enhanced visibility, and larger crew capacity compared to the M1114 Up-Armored HMMWV. The RG31 Mk5E has a V-shaped monocoque welded steel hull.
| | Propulsion | | The RG-31 Mk5E uses a 4x4 chassis. The RG31 Mk5E is motorized with 6 cylinders Cummins QSB 6.7 L/409CI engine coupled to an Allison 2500 SP transmission, with 5 forward speed and one reverse. | | Accessories | | The RG31 Mk5E can be airlifted suing C-130-sized aircraft. Two spare tire assemblies mounted on either side of the vehicle. | | | | Specifications | | | | Armament | | One 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun
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a | | Country users | | United States, Spain | | Designer Company | | BAE Systems
| | Accessories | | Central tire inflation system, spare wheels, NBC protection, night vision. | | Crew | | 2 + 6 soldiers | | | Armor | | monocoque v-hull, ballistic protection STANAG Level 2, mine protection 2 x TM-57 under any wheel and 1 x TM-57 below the vehicle. | | Weight | | 10,500 kg | | Speed | | 112 km/h maximum speed on road | | Range | | 805 km
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| | Dimensions | | Lenght, 6,60 m; Width, 2,48 m; Height, 2,72 m | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |