RG-12

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RG-12 'Nyala'
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South African Police Service RG-12
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Place of origin South Africa
Specifications
Mass9.2 t
Length5.2 m
Width2.45 m
Height2.64 m
Crew8 to 12
EngineIveco diesel engine
Suspension4x2 and 4×4 wheeled
Operational
range
1000 km
Maximum speed 104 km/h
Carabinieri RG-12 in Florence, Italy. Rg-12 fronte.JPG
Carabinieri RG-12 in Florence, Italy.

The RG-12 (nicknamed 'Nyala') is a multi-purpose armoured personnel carrier. [1] [2] It has anti-personnel mine, grenade, fire bomb and small arms fire protection that is manufactured by Land Systems OMC (a business unit of BAE Systems) of South Africa, with over 700 being in service globally in more than eight countries.

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Originally designed as a police public order vehicle for both urban and rural operations, the RG-12 has been developed to be used in many roles, including as routine internal security vehicle, military APC, bullion carrier, bulk diamond carrier and security vehicle on gold and platinum mines.

Production history

Production started in 1990 by TFM's Defence and Security Division. By 1997, when it was taken over by Reunert Defence OMC, almost 500 were built. When the units where delivered to Dubai's Police 720 units had been built with BAE land systems the largest producer, Drakensberg Truck Manufacturers also produce and some Iveco branded units can be seen with some slight variations on mirrors and spare wheel configuration.

Variants

In North American service, the RG-12 is often fitted with the Mobile Adjustable Ramp System (MARS) made by Patriot3, Inc. out of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for use in aircraft anti-hijack and forced building entry situations. The MARS makes simultaneous multi-storey entry possible and can be used in elevated assaults. The system is fitted onto the roof of the RG-12 and has two hydraulically operated ramps that can move independently.

Operators

KFOR-MSU Carabinieri with two RG-12s in Kosovo, during an exercise. MSU Carabinieri 2019.jpg
KFOR-MSU Carabinieri with two RG-12s in Kosovo, during an exercise.

Combat History

Notable appearances in media

In the film Avengers: Age of Ultron some RG-12 are used by the South African Police Service in the fight against Hulk.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "NYALA (RG12)" (PDF). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Jane's Armour and Artillery. 2002. p. 520.
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