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  is Vehicle yes
  used By USMC
  wars Iraq war
  designer Land Systems OMC
  manufacturer BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
  variants RG-33L
  armour Monocoque V-hull
  suspension 4x4



Weapon Information

  name RG-33L
  is Vehicle yes
  used By USMC
  wars Iraq war
  designer Land Systems OMC
  manufacturer BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
  production Date October 2006 (RG-33L)http://wwwnabaesystemscom/releasesDetailcfma=524
  variants RG-33
  armour monocoque v-hull
  suspension 6x6


The RG-33 is a mine-proof light armored vehicle designed by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC ) a South Africa n subsidiary of BAE Systems and built in York, PA , USA . It is one of several vehicles being fielded by the US Armed Forces in Iraq under the MRAP Program . It is based on the RG-31 , which is already deployed worldwide with peace-keeping, security and combat forces.


DESIGN

It features a Monocoque armored V-hull , for maximized interior space, suspended seats, and an Armored Glass Turret , for maximized visibility and protection. The vehicle is also notable for its extensive use of armored glass in the crew compartment.http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=995


PRODUCTION HISTORY

  • On the 26 January , 2007, four (2 of each variant) RG-33s were delivered to the United States Marine Corps for testing.

  • On the 14 February , an order for 15 MRAP Cat 1 RG-33s and 75 MRAP Cat 2 RG-33Ls was placed under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract.http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2007/06/bae-wins-2124m-mrap-order-mruv-ambulance-socom/index.php

  • On 28 June , BAE received a $235.8M order for 16 RG-33 Category I patrol vehicles, 239 RG-33L Category II vehicles, 170 RG-33 Cat I variants for the United States Special Operations Command , out of their total allotment of 333 vehicles, and 16 RG-33L Category II Ambulance variants, which are the first vehicles in the competition specifically listed for the ambulance role.http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2007/06/bae-wins-2124m-mrap-order-mruv-ambulance-socom/index.phphttp://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bae-wins-2124m-mrap-order-mruv-ambulance-socom-03405/



Variants

The vehicle can be mission configured for a number of roles including Infantry Carrier, Ambulance, Command And Control , Convoy Escort and Explosive Ordnance Disposal .

  • RG-33 (4×4)

  • RG-33L (6×6)



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