| RCV-9 | |
|---|---|
| Type | light wheeled APC |
| Place of origin |
 South Africa |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.9 tonne |
| Length | 5.38 m |
| Width | 2.1 m |
| Height | 2.08 m |
| Crew | 1+8 |
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| Engine |
turbocharged diesel engine 120 HP (88 KW) |
| Suspension | 4×2 wheeled |
Operational range | 675 |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
The RCV-9 is a light armoured vehicle manufactured by Land Systems OMC (a business unit of BAE Systems) of South Africa.
Production history[]
It was developed in 1986 as a private venture by Sandock-Austral as an internal security vehicle for protecting high risk areas such as airports. Soon after the company taken over by TFM, it was merged into Reunert Defence OMC in 1997.
Operators[]
Colombia (60)
South Africa (South African Police Service)
See also[]
The original article can be found at RCV-9 and the edit history here.