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MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · South Africa · 2007
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RG-33

RG-33
RG-33 Photo: U.S. Navy sailor on active duty · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine / IED Protection
85
Crew Survivability
80
Mobility
65
Payload
70
Firepower
40
Off-Road Capability
60
Reliability
75
Transportability
70
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin South Africa
ManufacturerBAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
CategoryMRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007
Operators8 countries
Data Quality86%
72
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles MASS Rating
15/18
Post-Cold War
26/37
All-Time
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mine / IED Protection
85
Crew Survivability
80
Mobility
65
Payload
70
Firepower
40
Off-Road Capability
60
Reliability
75
Transportability
70
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mrap & protected mobility vehicles category.
01 / Overview
RG-33
Production
2007–
Unit Price (current)
$394.0K↗ 31% inflation · 2017→2025
Original Price
$300.0K (2017)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES · POST-COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$394.0K
Original: $300.0K (2017)
Inflation: +%31
72
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 Year2007
  • Combat Weight22 t
  • Crew14
  • Passengers / Dismounts12
  • Vehicle ClassMRAP
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament3MOD.3
▣Protection5MOD.5
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine TypeCummins 400 I6 Diesel
  • Engine Power400 hp
  • TransmissionAllison 3200
  • SuspensionDouble wishbone suspension
  • Max Road Speed109 km/h
  • Fuel Capacity303 L
  • AmphibiousNo
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length8.534 m
  • Width2.44 m
  • Height2.896 m
  • Ground Clearance0.356 m
▤Production3MOD.3
  • Production Start2,006 year
  • Unit Cost750,000 USD
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2001First deployment: War on Terrorism
  2. 2007Production started
19
years in service
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 394units
394active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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