RG41
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RG41, is a South African
8x8 armored fighting vehicle (AFV) with mine resistant protection developed by Land Systems OMC, a subsidiary of BAE Systems
. The RG41 was designed as an affordable modern AFV can be utilized in a variety of roles, including infantry section vehicle, a command vehicle, an ambulance, recovery vehicle and engineer vehicle.
Its large payload capability allows additional armour to be added to the RG41 and verity of weapon systems such as the Alliant Techsystems
's 25mm M242 Bushmaster
mounted in a tactical response turret, the TRT-25
remote weapon station (RWS).
in South Africa
, began development of the RG41 in early 2008 as a private venture after seeing a need for an affordable combat system. To meet this requirement, the RG41 employs a ITAR (International Tariff in Arms Regulation) free design and consists of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components that are not subject to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
8x8 armored fighting vehicle (AFV) with mine resistant protection developed by Land Systems OMC, a subsidiary of BAE Systems
BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that has global interests, particularly in North America through its subsidiary BAE Systems Inc. BAE is among the world's largest military contractors; in 2009 it was the...
. The RG41 was designed as an affordable modern AFV can be utilized in a variety of roles, including infantry section vehicle, a command vehicle, an ambulance, recovery vehicle and engineer vehicle.
Its large payload capability allows additional armour to be added to the RG41 and verity of weapon systems such as the Alliant Techsystems
Alliant Techsystems
Alliant Techsystems Inc., most commonly known by its ticker symbol, ', is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and 2010 revenues in excess of an estimated...
's 25mm M242 Bushmaster
M242 Bushmaster
The M242 Bushmaster is a 25 mm chain-fed autocannon. It is used extensively by the US armed forces, as well as by NATO's and some other nations' forces in ground combat vehicles and watercraft...
mounted in a tactical response turret, the TRT-25
TRT-25 remote weapon station
The TRT-25 is a Remote weapon station incorporating a M242 Bushmaster 25 mm autocannon. The turret is designed as a self-protection and fire support weapon for Light Armoured Vehicles , Mine Protected Vehicles and Infantry Combat Vehicles .Launched at Eurosatory in Paris in June 2010 when the...
remote weapon station (RWS).
History
Land Systems OMC, a subdivision of BAE SystemsBAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that has global interests, particularly in North America through its subsidiary BAE Systems Inc. BAE is among the world's largest military contractors; in 2009 it was the...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, began development of the RG41 in early 2008 as a private venture after seeing a need for an affordable combat system. To meet this requirement, the RG41 employs a ITAR (International Tariff in Arms Regulation) free design and consists of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components that are not subject to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations.