RG-31 Armoured Patrol Vehicle (APV)

RG-31 APV in action

The V-shaped welded armour hull of the RG-31 Armoured Patrol Vehicle provides extra protection against small-arms and anti-tank mines.  

Description

The RG-31 armoured patrol vehicle is a 4x4 multi-purpose personnel carrier equipped with mine-protection armour.  Personnel can get in and out of the vehicle through a large rear door and two front doors.

The RG-31 armoured patrol vehicle is built from a V-shaped, all-steel, welded armour hull that provides extra protection against small-arms and anti-tank mines. The RG-31 armoured patrol vehicle is designed to resist a blast an equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.

Specifications

Weight

  • Basic weight: 7280 kg
  • Combat load: 8400 kg

Dimensions

  • Length: 6.4 m
  • Width: 2.47 m
  • Height: 2.63 m

Mobility

  • Speed: 105 km/h
  • Range: 600 km

Fuel

  • Type: F-54 Diesel DF-2
  • Capacity: 135 L
  • Consumption: 0.15 L/km

Crew

  • Personnel: 3
  • Passengers: 6

Weapons

  • Browning M2 .50-calibre heavy machine gun
  • C9A2 5.56-mm light machine gun
  • C6 7.62-mm medium machine gun