RG-31 Mk5 LHM

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RG 31 Mk5 LHM


The first version of the RG-31 wheeled armoured personnel carrier was built in South Africa in the late 1990s. The vehicle is also used outside Africa. For example, the Canadian Army adopted the RG31 Mk3 version of these armoured personnel carriers in 2003. Other countries and other versions followed.


The RG-31 Mk5LHM vehicle was first presented to the public in May at IDET in Brno.


It was easy to spot on the polygon of the exhibition grounds, as it was the only armoured personnel carrier in pickup version, and although it had a high centre of gravity, its driver dared to run into a wall with a lateral tilt at a rather large angle.


Basic data
- purpose: multi-purpose armoured personnel carrier with increased mine resistance
- Manufacturer: BAE Systems, Land Systems Division OMC, South Africa
- Year of production 2008-2009
- prototype


- kerb weight: 10,5 t


Vehicle dimensions
- length: 6000 mm
- Width: 2394 mm
- height: 2584 mm


Power unit
- Engine, type: Cummins ISB
- Engine, arrangement: turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, in-line, ...
- Engine, cylinder capacity: 6,7 dm3
- 224 kW (300 HP SAE) at 2500 rpm. 300 kW per min.
- 1100 Nm (811 ft.lbs.) of torque at 1500 rpm. 811 ft. per min.
- 17.9 kW/Mg (24 hp)


Transmission
- Transmission, type: Allison Series 3000
- Transmission, type: AxleTech T-600
- Max. torque: 6000 Nm (4425 ft.lbs)


Chassis
- 4x4 arrangement.
- Axles, type: AxleTech Series 4000
- Tyres, type: Michelin, XZL with RFI
- Tyres, size: 395/85-R20


Performance
- Max. speed: 110 km/h
- Acceleration from 0 to 60 km/h in 30 sec.
- 0 to 110 km/h in 90 sec.
- Range: 600 km
- Load capacity: 2 Mg (tonnes)


Note
Own photos.


Source
BAE Systems OMC RG-31, prospectus, 2006, ISBN denied
RG31 Product Presentation, Czech version, company material, 2008, ISBN not available
RG31 LHM Specifications, company material, 2009, ISBN not available



Note
Data corrected and added according to company literature.


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RG31 Mk5 LHM v provedení pickup


IDET - středa 6. května 2009.


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RG31 Mk5 LHM in pickup version


Prototype produced at the end of April. Transported to the Czech Republic by air and exhibited as a seven-day old newborn at IDET in May 2009.


The production plate of the prototype vehicle is identical to the previous production version. It is worth noting the old type designation of the vehicle as well as the indication of lower engine power than was fitted to the prototype.


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