Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
RG-32 Scout
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2002–
Quantity
800
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the recon vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year2003
- Combat Weight9.5 t
- Crew2
- Passengers / Dismounts4
- Vehicle Classmine‑resistant 4×4 light armoured vehicle
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament3MOD.3
▣Protection9MOD.9
◇Mobility6MOD.6
- Engine TypeDetroit Diesel or VM Motori or Steyr M16
- Engine Power181 hp
- TransmissionFive speed automatic
- SuspensionRigid portal axles with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers on front and rear
- Max Road Speed105 km/h
- AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length4.97 m
- Width2.06 m
- Height2.05 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production800
- Production Start2,002 year
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2002Production started
- 2017Sale: Namibia (8 units)
24
years in service
800
units produced
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory8country · 1,075units
1,075active
RG-32 ScoutSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Namibia | 8 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECON VEHICLES RANKING Recon Vehicles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41RECON VEHICLES9POST-COLD WAR · RECON VEHICLES48SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECON VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theRecon Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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