BAE SYSTEMS SECURES CONTRACT FOR RG12 ARMOURED VEHICLES FROM DUBAI POLICE
16 Sep 2008 | Ref. 248/2008
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - BAE Systems has secured a contract for ten RG12 Mk4 armoured personnel carriers from the Dubai Police. The police force already has six RG12 vehicles in service.
”The RG12 is a highly effective Armoured Personnel Carrier and there are currently more than 830 vehicles in service with various customers around the world, including the South African Police Service and the Italian Carabinieri”, said Thami Mbele, General Manager Land Systems OMC.
The Mk4 vehicle is the latest version of the RG12 and features a new engine with more horsepower and torque, and revised axles with disc brakes on all wheels for improved braking performance. A digital electrical system is designed to improve the maintainability of the RG12 through the use of a plug-in diagnostic computer.
The 4x4 RG12 was originally developed as an internal security and public order vehicle, and has proven to be highly effective in a number of other applications such as command vehicle and as an armoured personnel carrier. It carries a driver, commander and between eight and ten personnel. The welded all-steel armoured hull, which gives improved protection against small arms fire, firebombs and hand grenades, is of monocoque construction.
BAE Systems’ South African business comprises three divisions, Land Systems OMC, Land Systems Gear Ratio and Land Systems Dynamics and employs over 1000 people. Land Systems OMC products include main battle tanks, heavy wheeled armoured vehicles, police and security vehicles, as well as mine protected vehicles such as the RG31, which is part of the US Marine Corps Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) programme.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007.
For further information, please contact:
Natasha Pheiffer, BAE Systems
Tel: +27 (0)11 747 3381 Mob: +27 (0) 795 262 362
natashap@baesystemsomc.co.za
John Neilson, BAE Systems
Tel: + 44 (0) 1252 384795 Mob: + 44 (0)7802 337704
john.neilson@baesystems.com
Issued by:
BAE Systems, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6YU, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 384719 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 383947
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