RG-33 (standard four wheel variant) | |
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Type | Infantry Mobility Vehicle |
Place of origin | South Africa |
Service history | |
In service | 2007 – present |
Used by | United States Army United States Marine Corps Croatian Army |
Wars | Global War on Terrorism |
Production history | |
Designer | Land Systems OMC |
Manufacturer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa |
Unit cost | $300,000 |
Variants | RG-33 (4x4) |
Specifications | |
Length | 22.1 feet (6,700 mm) |
Width | 8 feet (2,400 mm) |
Height | 9.5 feet (2,900 mm) |
Crew | 2 + 12 crew |
Armor | monocoque v-hull |
Main armament | Optional armored glass turret or remote weapon station |
Engine | Cummins 400 I6 Diesel 400hp |
Transmission | Allison 3200 |
Suspension | 4x4 Double wishbone suspension |
Ground clearance | 14 inches (360 mm) |
Maximum speed | 68 miles per hour (109 km/h) |
RG-33L (six wheel extended variant) | |
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Service history | |
Used by | US Army US Marines Croatian Army |
Wars | Global War on Terrorism |
Production history | |
Designer | Land Systems OMC |
Manufacturer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa |
Unit cost | $630,000 |
Produced | October 2006 (RG-33L)[1] |
Variants | RG-33L (6x6) |
Specifications | |
Length | 28 feet (8,500 mm) |
Width | 8 feet (2,400 mm) |
Height | 9.5 feet (2,900 mm) |
Crew | 2 + 12 crew |
Armor | monocoque v-hull |
Main armament | Optional armored glass turret or remote weapon station |
Engine | Cummins 400 Turbo Diesel 400hp |
Transmission | Allison 3200 |
Suspension | 6x6 Double wishbone suspension |
Ground clearance | 14 inches (360 mm) |
Fuel capacity | 80 gal |
Maximum speed | 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) |
The RG-33 is a mine-resistant light armored vehicle initially designed by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC), a South African subsidiary of BAE Systems. BAE Systems in the US extensively modified it with additional protection, new powertrain, and suspension systems. It was built in a number of locations including York, Pennsylvania. It was one of several vehicles being fielded by the US Armed Forces in Iraq under the MRAP program.