RG-31 MK5 US Army 1/35 plastic plastic model

The RG31 mk5 is a 4×4 armoured mine-protected personnel carrier vehicle developed by BAE Systems in South Africa. The mk5 is a standard variant in the RG-31 family and specially designed for resisting improvised explosives and mines. The vehicle can accommodate a crew of ten members. The RG31 mk5 vehicle first went into service in early 2006. The RG31 vehicle has a range of features, including high mobility, ease of handling and air-conditioning for comfort. The vehicle's high level of protection against improvised explosive devices (IED) and landmines makes it adoptable for multipurpose military applications, such as blast-resistant patrol vehicles, armoured utility vehicle, command vehicle, surveillance vehicle and ambulance. The RG31 mk5 has a V-shaped monocoque-welded steel hull, which pros protection against IEDs and ballistic threats. The vehicle can protect the occupants against a double landmine of TM-57 under any wheel and single TM-57 mine below the vehicle. It has a ballistic protection against 7.62mm armoured-piercing ammunition, small arm fires and anti-tank mines detonations. The all-steel welded armour can be enhanced with an add-on for enhancing the ballistic protection. The glass windows of the vehicle are bullet proofed and tinted for providing protection and clear vision. It also has night vision, and nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection.