To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

AAD2014: BAE launches new RG21 series APC

17th September 2014 - 15:02 GMT | by Tim Fish in Pretoria

RSS

BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (LSSA) unveiled a prototype 4x4 APC named the RG21 at the AAD exhibition in Pretoria on 17 September.

 

The concept behind the vehicle is that it fits into the lower end of the spectrum of the RG series of vehicles making it more affordable than other MRAP-type variants but retaining the mobility and protection.

A spokesperson for the company told reporters that MRAPs are large, heavy and costly and that affordability issues needed to be addressed. The RG21 is ‘less than half the cost’ of an MRAP, the spokesperson said.

BAE LSSA started

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Tim Fish

Author

Tim Fish


Tim Fish is a special correspondent for Shephard Media. Formerly the editor of Land Warfare …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin