RG-32 Scout

The RG-32 Scout is a family of mine-resistant 4×4 light armoured vehicles made by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) in South Africa. It is based on the RG-31, which is already deployed worldwide with peace-keeping, security and combat forces. The combat weight of the vehicle is about 7,300 kg and it has the capacity to carry a crew of 5 to 7.[2] The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56×45mm NATO ball ammunition, grenades, firebombs, anti-personnel mines and side blasts. The five-seat version also offers protection against anti-tank mines and side blasts. Up to two RG-32Ms can be transported in a C-130 cargo aircraft.[3]

RG-32M
Place of origin	South Africa
Service history
In service	2003-present
Production history
Designer	BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC)
Produced	2002-present
Variants	Standard, Full Armour
Specifications
Mass	4.45 t
Length	4.97 m (16.31 ft)
Width	2.06 m (6.76 ft)
Height	2.05 m (6.73 ft)
Crew	1+4
Engine	Detroit Diesel or VM Motori or Steyr M16[1]
Transmission	4×4 wheeled
Maximum speed	105 km/h

The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M Galten (Swedish for "The Boar" or "The Hog"). The RG-32M has undergone "winterisation" modifications in Sweden; the RG-32M has been used in environments ranging from 49 °C (120 °F) in the deserts of Africa and the Middle East to −35 °C (-31 °F) in parts of Sweden.[2]