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RG-31 Nyala
Photo: SFC David D Isakson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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RG-31Nyala

MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · South Africa · 1990
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RG-31Nyala

RG-31 Nyala
RG-31 Nyala Photo: SFC David D Isakson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine / IED Protection
90
Crew Survivability
88
Mobility
75
Payload
70
Firepower
30
Off-Road Capability
65
Reliability
85
Transportability
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin South Africa
ManufacturerBAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
CategoryMRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators16 countries
Data Quality86%
77
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles MASS Rating
2/2
Cold War
10/37
All-Time
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mine / IED Protection
90
Crew Survivability
88
Mobility
75
Payload
70
Firepower
30
Off-Road Capability
65
Reliability
85
Transportability
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mrap & protected mobility vehicles category.
01 / Overview
RG-31 Nyala
Production
1990–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
mrap & protected mobility vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mrap & protected mobility vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1990
  • Combat Weight10 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts6
  • Vehicle ClassMRAP
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament5MOD.5
▣Protection12MOD.12
◇Mobility12MOD.12
  • Engine TypeDiesel
  • Engine Power275 hp
  • Power-to-Weight37.78 hp
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Suspension4×4-wheeled independent
  • Max Road Speed100 km/h
  • Operational Range900 km
  • AmphibiousNo
  • Fording Depth1 m
  • Gradient30
  • Trench Crossing0.6 m
  • Vertical Obstacle0.5 m
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length6.4 m
  • Width2.47 m
  • Height2.63 m
  • Ground Clearance0.35 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start1,990 year
  • Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 1998Entered service
  3. 2001First deployment: War on Terrorism
36
years in service
16
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
RG-31 NYALA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
A spall liner is an interior armor layer in armored vehicles, such as IFVs, designed to catch or reduce high‑velocity fragments (spall) generated when the vehicle's outer armor is penetrated.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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