RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle - Revision history

Thom786 at 01:41, 18 June 2006

2006-06-18T01:41:35Z

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	The RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) and Mamba are two variants of a South African mine hardened vehicle purchased by Canada for use by Field Engineer Reconnaissance elements in operational theaters. The 4x4 vehicle is used to evaluate routes in areas where the mine threat is high. The vehicle’s V-shaped hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. Only the Nyala is still in operational service with the Mamba employed for training in Canada. The Mamba has seen service in Bosnia and the Nyala has deployed to Ethiopia / Eritrea and Afghanistan.		The RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) and Mamba are two variants of a South African mine hardened vehicle purchased by Canada for use by Field Engineer Reconnaissance elements in operational theaters. The 4x4 vehicle is used to evaluate routes in areas where the mine threat is high. The vehicle’s V-shaped hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. Only the Nyala is still in operational service with the Mamba employed for training in Canada. The Mamba has seen service in Bosnia and the Nyala has deployed to Ethiopia / Eritrea and Afghanistan.

	It is likely that the MPV will soon be retired as the newer [[RG-31 ~~Nayala~~ Armoured Patrol Vehicle]] comes fully on line.		It is likely that the MPV will soon be retired as the newer [[RG-31 Nyala Armoured Patrol Vehicle]] comes fully on line.

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Thom786 at 01:41, 18 June 2006

2006-06-18T01:41:07Z

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	The Nyala and Mamba are two variants of a South African mine hardened vehicle purchased by Canada for use by Field Engineer Reconnaissance elements in operational theaters. The 4x4 vehicle is used to evaluate routes in areas where the mine threat is high. The vehicle’s V-shaped hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. ~~Both vehicles are currently~~ in service, the ~~Nyala being the newer variant~~. The Mamba has seen service in Bosnia and the Nyala has deployed to Ethiopia / Eritrea and Afghanistan.		The RG-31 Nyala Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) and Mamba are two variants of a South African mine hardened vehicle purchased by Canada for use by Field Engineer Reconnaissance elements in operational theaters. The 4x4 vehicle is used to evaluate routes in areas where the mine threat is high. The vehicle’s V-shaped hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. Only the Nyala is still in operational service with the Mamba employed for training in Canada. The Mamba has seen service in Bosnia and the Nyala has deployed to Ethiopia / Eritrea and Afghanistan.

			It is likely that the MPV will soon be retired as the newer [[RG-31 Nayala Armoured Patrol Vehicle]] comes fully on line.

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Thom786 at 19:07, 21 May 2006

2006-05-21T19:07:43Z

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The Nyala and Mamba are two variants of a South African mine hardened vehicle purchased by Canada for use by Field Engineer Reconnaissance elements in operational theaters. The 4x4 vehicle is used to evaluate routes in areas where the mine threat is high. The vehicle’s V-shaped hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. Both vehicles are currently in service, the Nyala being the newer variant. The Mamba has seen service in Bosnia and the Nyala has deployed to Ethiopia / Eritrea and Afghanistan.

Armament:
*.50 cal heavy machine gun

Specifications:
*Length: 5.46 m
*Width: 2.21 m
*Height: 2.50 m
*Weight: 6, 800 kg (combat weight)
*Engine: Daimler-Benz OM 352, 6 cylinder diesel, 123 HP
*Maximum Speed: 100 km/h
*Range: 900 km

Source DND:[http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_6_1.asp?uSubSection=6&uSection=1]

Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice availible at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

Also see - RG-31 Nyala APV [http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/Armoured_Patrol_Vehicle]

[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]