The RG-12 (nicknamed 'Nyala') is a multi-purpose armoured personnel carrier. It has

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, fire bomb and small arms fire protection that is manufactured by Land Systems OMC (a business unit of

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, with over 700 being in service globally in more than eight countries. Originally designed as a police public order vehicle for both urban and rural operations, the RG-12 has been developed to be used in many roles, including as routine

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, military APC, bullion carrier, bulk diamond carrier and security vehicle on gold and platinum mines.

Production history

Production started in 1990 by TFM's Defence and Security Division. By 1997, when it was taken over by Reunert Defence OMC, almost 500 were built. When the units where delivered to Dubai's Police 720 units had been built with BAE land systems the largest producer, Drakensberg Truck Manufacturers also produce and some Iveco branded units can be seen with some slight variations on mirrors and spare wheel configuration.

Variants

* RG-12 Mk1 - original variant with an ADE 366T diesel engine * RG-12 CAT - variant fitted with a Caterpillar engine (Mercedes-Benz Iveco engines are fitted to the standard RG-12). * RG-12 Command Vehicle - variant specifically developed for a user in the

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. * RG-12 Mk2 - improved version with an auxiliary power unit driven air conditioning system for effective climate regulation in extreme conditions, provision of a central tyre inflation system enhancing mobility by allowing inflation or deflation of the tyres according to terrain requirements, an anti-skid braking system and various ergonomic modifications to ensure crew comfort. In North American service, the RG-12 is often fitted with the Mobile Adjustable Ramp System (MARS) made by Patriot3, Inc. out of

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, for use in aircraft anti-hijack and forced building entry situations. The MARS makes simultaneous multi-storey entry possible and can be used in elevated assaults. The system is fitted onto the roof of the RG-12 and has two hydraulically operated ramps that can move independently. * IS-V - this internal security from Otokar (Turkey) is very similar to the RG-12.

Operators

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, 2 delivered, London Police Service) * -

Police Nationale Congolaise The Congolese National Police (, PNC) is the Law enforcement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, national police force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The national police consists of 110,000–150,000 officers and operates on the pro ...

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* * * - Malawi Police Force * - Mozambique Republic Police * * -

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* - Royal Swaziland Police * - Dubai Police Force (delivered as RG 12 Mk2) * -

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1 delivered.

Combat History

Notable appearances in media

In the film Avengers: Age of Ultron some RG-12 are used by the

in the fight against

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rg-12 Armoured personnel carriers of South Africa BAE Systems land vehicles Internal security vehicles Law enforcement equipment Law enforcement in South Africa Paramilitary vehicles