Light Tactical Armoured Vehicle: Second attempt.

[apod]

But will you be able to lisiten to Ray Darcy on a CIT

If we ever have to use them on CIT i dont think FM radio will be our major concern.Surviving the national holocoust will be

[ZULU]

Finnish DF purchases 16 new RG 32Ms from BAE Systems' Land Systems OMC (SA) with an option of additional seven vehicles. Some of the vehicles will go for Finnish ISAF troops in Afganistan and the rest for training use in Finland.

[madmark]

hi just wondering did we get the 5 seat or 7 seat version of the RG32

[turbocalves]

Question- i was thinking the other day about this. How do we test AFV's I understand there are off road test etc but how do we test the armour on them,??? and what way do we rate vehicles before they are selected?

[DeV]

I presume the armour isn't destruction tested but it is required to perform to STANAG levels.

Those evaluating tenders are usually (and in the case of the LTAV were) given weighting to assess vehicle against each other...eg...

Cost 15 %
Maintainability 5%
etc etc

[CS Gass]

Question- i was thinking the other day about this. How do we test AFV's I understand there are off road test etc but how do we test the armour on them,??? and what way do we rate vehicles before they are selected?

Usually some DE officers get to take them for a spin at the lively end of a range

[madmark]

hi just wondering did we get the 5 seat or 7 seat version of the RG32

General information
The RG-32M is a 4x4 Light Armoured Vehicle designed and manufactured by BAE Systems. The RG32M has various military and non-military applications to fulfill a wide spectrum of command, liaison, scouting, patrol and peacekeeping roles. The RG32M is a new development in the successful RG32 range, already deployed worldwide with peacekeeping forces, security forces and combat forces. The RG32M’s ample payload and capacity enables it to fulfil a wide spectrum of command, liaison and scouting roles. Typically it would transport five 95 percentile crew members with their kit, combat stores and special purpose equipment for a 48-hour battlefield mission.
Variants :
RG32 : basic version of the vehicle
RG32M LTV : improve armour.


Technical data
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Armament
The RG32M can be fitted with a remote controlled weapon station armed with weapons up to 12.7 mm calibre.
Protection
The all-steel, welded armour, monocoque hull protects the crew against small arms fire, grenades, anti-personnel mines and land mine detonations under any wheel. The engine and other key components are also protected against small arms fire and shrapnel. The RG32M is also available with a full armoured body that stretches over the rear axle. Protection also includes the firewall, roof and floor, which is designed to protects the occupants against a single anti-tank mine (7kg of TNT) under any wheel. The RG32M has a V-shaped hull that protects those inside against armour piercing rifle fire and anti-tank mines.
Propulsion
The RG32M is a four-wheel drive vehicle with suspension including coil springs, longitudinal arms and Panhard rods as well as double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers. High levels of tactical mobility, endurance and crew comfort of the RG-32M are achieved by the Steyr Monoblock M16TCA 3.2L diesel engine, coupled to a 5 5-speed automatic transmission and portal axles. The RG-32M can reach a maximum speed of 110km/h at a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 7,500kg.
Accessories
Two RG32Ms can be transported simultaneously in a C130 aircraft for strategic mobility.

Specifications

Armament
RG32M can be equipped with remoteely weapon station.
Country users
Sweden, Slovakia , Finland, Ireland
Designer Company
BAE Systems
Accessories
Adjustable suspension, single multi-functional electronic module for the vehicle controls and instrumentation
Crew
1 + 4 to 6 soldiers
Armor
Protection against 7,62 mm AP NATO
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Weight
7,500 kg
Speed
110 km/h maximum speed on road
Range
1,126 km
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Dimensions
Lenght, 5,3 m; Width, 2,14 m; Height, 2,18 m


got my answer we have the RG32M LTV

http://www.armyrecognition.com/south_africa_african_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/rg32m_rg-32m_light_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_description_information_uk.html

[paul]

Typically it would transport five 95 percentile crew members with their kit

What does it mean by that?

[concussion]

If you put in fatties, you wont be able to fit five crew :D

[Barry]

What does it mean by that?

Human sizes are normally distributed. The 95th percentile in this case means a person who is the same size as or larger than 95% of humans.

[apc]

Human sizes are normally distributed. The 95th percentile in this case means a person who is the same size as or larger than 95% of humans.

Is that worldwide or by nationality. The size 0f 95% of americans as opposed to 95% of say Chinese or does it just apply to Ireland, also is it gender neutral or specific?

[GoneToTheCanner]

No. It's a generic size, such the aviation industry using a standard weight for adult males and adult females.The car industry is also concerned with height of the end users so generic size and weight models are used to decide the seat size and space available in the car's cabin. In aviation, it isn't always possible to actually weigh people so a weight, of say 85kg, is used for an adult male (regardless of actual weight, girth, legsize,etc) so that the pilots/load supervisors can generate a ballpark figure of how much the selfloading cargo weigh. It is also the case the passengers in some operations are actually weighed (helicopters being one case)(discretely, the weighing scales are under the carpet) and passengers distributed in the aircraft accordingly.Aer Arran's ATRs are critical on exact weight distribution so you will often see pax concentrated under the wing area to keep the load distribution right.
regards
GttC

[Måk]

Finland orders RG32M

Hi lads , just seen that Finland has placed a order for 16 of the RG32M.

http://www.army-technology.com/news/news83939.html

Best

Måk

[RoyalGreenJacket]

Finnish DF purchases 16 new RG 32Ms from BAE Systems' Land Systems OMC (SA) with an option of additional seven vehicles. Some of the vehicles will go for Finnish ISAF troops in Afganistan and the rest for training use in Finland.

Hi lads , just seen that Finland has placed a order for 16 of the RG32M.

http://www.army-technology.com/news/news83939.html

Best

Måk

thanks Mak, Zulu already posted this i believe but it does highlight that the orders are coming in fast for what would appear to be an excellent vehicle.

[Orion]

selfloading cargo
GttC

love that term