DTN News: BAE Systems Debuts New Generation Fighting Vehicle

DTN News: BAE Systems Debuts New Generation Fighting Vehicle *Source: DTN News / BAE Systems (NSI News Source Info) LONDON, England - September 12, 2009: BAE Systems launched the latest 6x6 addition to the battle-proven RG range at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition today – the RG35 Mine Protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle. The company rolled out the RG35 at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition in London this morning. The RG35 combines the high levels of survivability of the RG31 Mine Protected Vehicle with much of the tactical capability of a modern combat vehicle, the company says. BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa MD Johan Steyn says the RG35 incorporates the best of 30 years experience in mobility, protection and sustainability, while meeting current challenges and threats. It further meets modern warfare protection requirements, but also offers tactical on-and off-road mobility. “RG35 offers unprecedented versatility and will be equally suitable in peace support and conventional operations,” says Steyn. “We continuously develop and enhance our vehicles to support our customers’ operational needs.” RG35 combines the high levels of survivability of the RG31 Mine Protected Vehicle with much of the tactical capability of a modern combat vehicle. RG35 incorporates the best of 30 years experience in mobility, protection and sustainability, while meeting current challenges and threats. It meets modern warfare protection requirements, but also offers tactical on- and off-road mobility. “RG35 offers unprecedented versatility and will be equally suitable in peace support and conventional operations,” said Johan Steyn, Managing Director, BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa. “We continuously develop and enhance our vehicles to support our customers’ operational needs.” The versatile RG35 can carry light and medium turrets and direct and indirect-fire weapons. It can also be configured in all the variants of a fighting unit (ambulance, weapon carriers, command posts and others) and can be customized in various sizes such as the 4x4 and 6x6, for various missions to meet customer needs. RG35 is a 6x6 mine protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle 7.4 meters in length, 2.5 meters in width and 2,7 meters in height with a ground clearance of 458 millimeters. The RG35 gross vehicle mass is 33,000kg with a payload of 14,870kg and 15sqm volume under armour. The RG35 has a turning circle of 15m and seats driver plus 15 crew members. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.