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Army

BAE Systems Reveals Latest RG35 Variant

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, September 20th, 2012

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BAE Systems yesterday launched the latest 6x6 variant of the RG35 family of vehicles--the RG35 multi-purpose blast protected fighting vehicle--at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense exhibition (AAD). “The RG35 family of vehicles incorporates 30 years of experience in tactical mobility and protection,” said Johan Steyn, managing director, Land Systems South Africa. The RG35 6x6 has an 8.5 ton payload, a 12 cubic meters volume under armor, can seat up to 14 crew members, and carry light and medium remote…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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