RG-34
Place of origin	South Africa
Production history
Designer	Land Systems OMC
Manufacturer	BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
Variants	RG-34 (4x4)
Specifications
Weight	8.5-10 tonnes
Length	4.65 m
Width	2.45 m
Height	2.02 m
Crew	1+1+6
Armor	Ballistic steel
Primary armament	various
Secondary armament	80 mm smoke grenade dischargers
Engine	Intercooled diesel 160 kW (215 hp)
Power/weight	25.1 hp/tonne
Suspension	4-Link beam axle with hydro-pneumatic strut
Fuel capacity	156 litres
Operational range	600 km
Speed	108 km/h

RG-34, also known as Iguana FV4, is a mine-resistant light armored vehicle designed by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (formerly Land Systems OMC) a South African subsidiary of BAE Systems.

The Iguana was developed by IADSA, under contract from Sabiex in Belgium. In June 2009, BAE Land Systems obtained the rights to develope and manufacture the vehicle.^[1]

As with all modern South-African military vehicles, special effort has been taken to make the vehicle mine-resistant. It has also a special multi-link hydro-pneumatic suspension, which is mounted on a very rigid structure. This provides the vehicle with excellent road performance, a small turning circle and comfortable clearance over humps.

The vehicle is suitable for several multi purpose light operations such as reconnaissance, patrol, command and control and specialist support (e.g. ambulance), light armour combat (weapon platforms and armoured personnel carrier) and security.

[edit] See also

• RG-12
• RG-31
• RG-32
• RG-33
• RG-35

[edit] External links

• Iguana FV4

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