RG-31
MINE PROTECTED TACTICAL VEHICLE

OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT

Proven world-wide the Mine Protected Tactical Vehicles are in current service with NATO Forces in former Yugoslavia and the Middle East, the US Army and Defense Forces in Central Africa. The MPTV has been selected and is in service with the United Nations in Lebanon, Georgia and Bosnia.

This vehicle offers excellent protection, with an all-welded armored shell which can resist small arms fire up to 5.56 x 45 mm, with an optional protection level of up to 7.62 x 51 mm armor piercing. The glass used in all the windows is bullet resistant and tinted for optimum vision and protection. The MPTV also has a purpose designed hull which can withstand a double TM57 level mine explosion (14kg of TNT) under any wheel and a single detonation (7kg of TNT) centrally under the vehicle.

GENERAL STATISTICS

Dimensions

  • Weight - Curb
    • 15,989.6 lbs (7286 kg)
  • Weight - Max.
    • 18,480.0 lbs (8400 kg)
  • Length
    • 19.5 ft (6.100 m)
  • Width
    • 7.4 ft (2.250 m)
  • Height
    • 8.9 ft (2.700 m)

Performance

  • Max. Speed
    • 62 mph (100 kph)
  • Acceleration
    • 0-37.3 mph 30.5 sec (0-60 kph) 30.5 sec
  • Range
    • 372.6 m (600 km)
  • Climbing Ability
    • 50% low range
  • Cant (Tilt)
    • 35° slide slope
  • Fuel Consumption
    • 8 gal/62m 30.0 lt per 100 km
  • 4 Wheel Drive
    • constant
  • Turning Diameter
    • 44.3 ft (13.500 m)
  • Ground Clearance
    • 1.3 ft (0.400 m)
  • Tires
    • 322 mm with original tires
  • Armor Rating
    • 5.56 x 45 mm (optional 7.62 x 51 mm)

Electrical System

  • System
    • 24 Volt
  • Alternator
    • 28 Volt/55 A
  

Drive Train

  • Engine Type
    • 4 stroke, 6 cylinder, fuel injected diesel
  • Gearbox
    • 4 speed automatic, 1 reverse gear
  • Brakes
    • Pneumatically operated drums
  • Steering
    • Hydraulic power steering
  • 4 Wheel Drive
    • Differential locks

Crew & Passengers

  • Crew 2
  • Passengers
    • 6 Combat ready troops, optional configuration for 8
  • Access
    • Individual overhead hatches and main door at rear
  • Climate Control
    • Tropical rated air conditioning

Possible Mission Roles

  • Armored/Assault Personnel Carrier (APC)
  • Heavy & Light Weapons Platform
  • Command Vehicle
  • Ambulance
  • Utility Platform