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RG Outrider
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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · South Africa · 2009
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RGOutrider

RG Outrider
RG Outrider Photo: Irish Defence Forces from Ireland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
60
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
70
Self-Defence Firepower
30
Survivability
65
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
55
Reliability
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin South Africa
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
53
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
24/43
Post-Cold War
95/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
60
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
70
Self-Defence Firepower
30
Survivability
65
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
55
Reliability
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
RG Outrider
Production
2009–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · POST-COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2009
  • Combat Weight9.5 t
  • Crew4
  • Passengers / Dismounts2
  • Vehicle Class4x4 multi-purpose mine-protected APC
  • In ServiceNo
◈Armament4MOD.4
▣Protection7MOD.7
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine TypeSteyr M16 SCI Turbo charged intercooled
  • Engine Power268.204 hp
  • Power-to-Weight28.6 hp
  • TransmissionAllison S1000 5-speed automatic
  • SuspensionRigid portal axles with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers on front and rear
  • Max Road Speed120 km/h
  • AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics1MOD.1
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6 m
  • Width2.205 m
  • Height2.19 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start2,009 year
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
17
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
RG OutriderSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2009Ireland27——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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