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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mrap & protected mobility vehicles category.
01 / Overview
RG-31 Nyala
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Main Armament12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun
- Main Gun Calibre12.7 mm
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationYes
- Stabilized GunNo
▣Protection12MOD.12
- Armour Typeall-steel welded armor monocoque hull
- STANAG Protection Level2
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)10 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullYes
- Spall LinerYes
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇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
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤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
- 1990Production started
- 1998Entered service
- 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
Operator Inventory10country · 584units
584active
06 / MASS Score
MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES RANKING MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
10MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES2COLD WAR · MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES6SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theMRAP & Protected Mobility Vehiclescategory.
📖 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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