AArmoured vehicles
Praga V3S
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AArmoured vehicles
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Praga V3Slarger figure on 2 of 3
RG-31 Nyalalarger figure on 1 of 3
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Measured figures
Length
Single source6.91 m (272 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Praga V3S | RG-31 Nyala |
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| Crew | — | 2+6[source] |
| Manufacturer | Praga[source] | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa[source] |
| Production | 1953–1964 (Praga) 1964–1988 (Avia) 1986–1990 (BAZ)[source] | — |
| Layout | 6×6[source] | — |
| Engine | 7.4L Tatra 912-1 I6 diesel[source] | — |
| Transmission | 4-step |
6.40 m (21 ft)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source100 km/h (62 mph)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source900 km (559 mi)[source]
Option 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6-cylinder diesel Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel Option 3: Detroit Diesel Option 4: Cummins 6.7L QSB, 6-cylinder diesel
Single sourceOption 5: Weichai WD615
Single sourceOption 1: Daimler-Benz OM 352A, 6-cylinder diesel, 123 hp Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel Option 3: Detroit Diesel Option 4: Cummins 6.7L QSB, 6-cylinder diesel, 275 hp Option 5: Weichai WD615[source]
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| Curb weight | 5,470–8,650 kg (12,059–19,070 lb)[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | Czechoslovakia[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 11, cell 3; revision 1375987027; retrieved 2026-09-30 | — |
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| Type | — | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | South Africa[source] |
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| Designer | — | BAE Systems Land Systems OMC[source] |
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| Main armament | — | Varies weapons such as optional 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun by weapons mount[source] |
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| Suspension | — | 4×4-wheeled[source] |
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| Role | — | 4×4 multi-purpose Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | In July 2016, the Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania rolled out the latest variant of the RG-31, with improvements including an engine upgrade from 275 to 300 hp, a transmission upgrade, independent suspension, 360-degree spotlights for night visibility, and an armored gunner's hatch. The depot is scheduled to produce 929 improved RG-31s through 2020.[source]RG-31 Nyala · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage RG-31M – features a military wiring harness, central tire inflation and several other new characteristics. This vehicle has a crew of 5.[source]RG-31 Nyala · Production history / Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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