RG21

The RG21 combines the battle proven protection and quality of the RG series of armored vehicles with the maturity and availability of commercially available host vehicle components such as driveline, running gear, dashboard and electronics. The result is a highly protected vehicle at a very cost effective price, available as a left or right hand drive variant with modular interior and serviceable throughout service centers worldwide.

Key features

Proven quality and reliability with a wide range of options based on the large amount of commercially of the shelf (COTS) items used in all the automotive sub-systems.

All aspects of the Value Chain are embedded in the system design which includes design for cost, manufacturability and supportability.

Spacious driver and co-driver area with adjustable steering and excellent visibility,

The vehicle can be easily re-configured for different missions due to the modular interior layout facilitated by the rail mounting system allowing repositioning of seats, radio racks, stretcher brackets and C4I equipment.

A standard CANNBUS electrical system is fitted allowing easy to maintain diagnostics.

Can be air transported in a C130 (with preparation).

The roof interface can be configured for various weapon systems such as a manual turret, remote turret, smoke launchers, cupola or seated one man turret.



Length (with spare wheel)	6,490 mm
Width	2,454 mm
Roof height	2,930 mm
Ground clearance	450 mm
Angle of approach	36°
Angle of departure (step folded)	36°
Transportability	Air (with preparation) C130 with turret
Mass and payload
Tare (excluding options)	9,800 kg
Combat mass (all options)	13,800 kg
Total payload	5,200 kg
GVM (Host truck)	15,000 kg
Interior layout	APC Up to 12 Seats Left or right hand drive APC, Command and Ambulance variants
Performance
Maximum speed	110 km/h
Gradeability	60%
Turning circle (kerb to kerb)	15 m
Ballistic protection	7.62x51 mm NATO and 7.62x39 mm AK, 5.56x45mm SS109 Ball
Mine protection	21 kg TNT @ any wheel and 14 kg TNT under the hull without any hull rupture or fatal crew injuries
Engine
Make	Turbo, Intercooled 5.88L
Emmissions / Fuel	Euro 3 / Diesel, 115 l tank
Maximum power	176 kW; 240 hP; 2,700 rpm
Maximum torque	810 Nm @ 1,200-2,100 rpm
Transmission
Make and gears	ZF 6S800, 6 spd manual
Steering System	Adjustable steering wheel
Type	Power assisted, ball
Suspension	Parabolic leaf spring
Shock absorbers	Dual/wheel (option)
Anti roll	bars Front and rear fitted standard
Axles	Beam axle, hub reduction
Diff locks Front and rear (option)
Wheels	395/85 R20, steel rims
Service Brake	Drum brakes (meet EEC)
ABS and EBL	Fitted, 2 circuits
Engine brake	Standard exhaust brake
Electrical System	Capacity 90 Amp, 24 Volt
Control system	Digital (CAN-based)
Vehicle Options	Air conditioner and demister - front Air conditioner and extractor fan - rear Interior seat storage Rifle brackets Radio rack and antennae mountings Transmission PTO drive Front mounted winch - 9000 kg Rear Mounted Spare wheel and side winch Run Flat Inserts (RFI) Add-on armor and spall liner Fording kit Hot climate customization PA System, search light and roof security lights Blackout system, convoy, marker and IR Lights Dual battery system Rear view camera Pintle mount weapon mount - 7.62 / 5.56 mm Remote 7.62mm turret One man manual turret Smoke launchers Emergency evacuation stretcher loading system C130 air transportability preparation kit External stowage bins

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