MilitaryRG-33
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
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 United States MRAP program.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa |
| Introduced | 2007 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 6.74 m |
| Speed | 109 km/h |
| Crew | 14 |
| Main armament | Optional armored glass turret or remote weapon station |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,386 | confirmed |
| Egypt | 449 | confirmed |
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