RG Outrider

RG Outrider
Irish Army Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAV)
Type	Armoured personnel carrier MRAP (armored vehicle)
Place of origin	South Africa
Service history
Used by	Ireland
Production history
Designer	BAE Systems
Specifications
Mass	9,500 kilograms (20,900 lb)
Length	6 metres (20 ft)
Width	2.205 metres (7 ft 2.8 in)
Height	2.190 metres (7 ft 2.2 in)
Crew	2+2
Main armament	weapons mount
Engine	Steyr M16 SCI Turbo charged intercooled[1] 200 kilowatts (270 hp) @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission	Allison S1000 5-speed automatic
Suspension	4×4 wheeled
Maximum speed	>120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)

The RG Outrider, also known by its original designation RG-32M Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV), is a 4x4 multi-purpose mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured by BAE Systems of South Africa. It was first introduced in early 2009 as the RG-32M LTV, and was first purchased by Ireland. The vehicle was offered to the US market the following year, re-designated as RG Outrider. It is based on and is the successor to the RG-32M already in service in Afghanistan with the coalition forces. The RG Outrider offers several improvements over its predecessor, including the addition of the V-shaped hull.