RG-31 Nyala

he RG-31 Nyala is a multi-purpose mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured in South Africa by Land Systems OMC a division of BAE Systems. It is based on the Mamba APC of TFM Industries. The vehicle’s V-shaped monocoque welded steel hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. The RG-31 is classified by the United States Department of Defense as a category 1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.

The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favour with non-governmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against the threat of land mines.

Production history
Variants
Variants came in either a Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) or utility vehicle (Cargo) configurations
RG-31 Mk3A - based on Mamba APC
RG-31 Sabre - cargo version
RG-31 Mk5
RG-31 Charger - US Army version of the Mk3 with a Detroit Diesel engine and Mk5 with a Cummins engine
RG-31 Mk5E - A extended Mk5 variant similar to the RG-33L, but a 4x4