The
RG-31 Nyala is a 4x4 multi-purpose mine-protected
armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured in
South Africa by
Land Systems OMC a division of
BAE Systems. It is based on the
Mamba APC of TFM Industries. The
RG-31 Nyala is built from an
V-shaped all-steel welded armor monocoque hull and high suspension, typical of South African mine protected vehicles, providing excellent small-arms and mine blast protection as well as small arms fire ( the vehicle is designed to resist a blast equivalent to two
TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously). The RG-31 is classified by the
United States Department of Defense as a category 1
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
The vehicle accommodates a crew of 10 including the driver. Dismounting is provided via a large rear door and two front doors. A different version, the RG-31M features a military wiring harness, central tire inflation and several other new characteristics. This Vehicle has a crew of 5.