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RG-33

IOC: 2007
Total Production: 2,406
Production Cost: USD$269 million

RG-33 4x4

Production: 529

Also Known As: MRAP Category I, RG33 4x4

Origin:United States of America

Contractor/s: BAE Systems

Description: BAE Systems' RG-33 is a 4x4, C-130 transportable, mine protected vehicle featuring monocoque V-shaped hull and outstanding protection against improvised explosive devices. RG33 4x4 leverages lessons learned in recent and ongoing military conflicts. Its standard equipment includes: a hydraulic ramp, a gunner's protection kit, a robotic arm, on-board exportable power supply for C4I systems, survivability gear, mine protected seating, air conditioning, and dedicated space for equipment stowage. In addition, the vehicle is remote weapon capable and network enabled.

The RG-33 may be equipped with modular add on armor kits, TRAPP transparent armor that provides excellent visibility and situational awareness, and run-flat tires. The levels of protection of the RG33L vehicle depends on the armor package but the basic model offers small and medium caliber firearms and mine blast protection. BAE Systems has designed the RG33 to perform as Infantry Carrier, Ambulance, Command and Control, Convoy Escort, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, etc. It is recoverable by another RG33.

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Other: Wheels 4

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MMPV, MRRMV, RG-33L RG-33 4x4 - Contracts, Orders & Sales

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Thursday, October 18, 2007 US Navy contract awarded to BAE Systems Land & Armaments for the supply of 600 RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles under order #0004 and #0005.�The contract issued October 18, 2007, was valued at $322.77 million. The order includes 511 MRAP Category II (RG-33L order #0005 worth $278.44 million) vehicles and 89 MRAP Category I (RG-33 4x4 order #0004 worth $44.33 million) vehicles. Deliveries are expected to be completed by April 2008.
Items: 600

Thursday, June 28, 2007 US Marine Corps $212.4 million contract awarded to BAE Systems for the procurement of 441 RG-33 mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles. Deliveries are due for completion in July 2008 and the contract was issued on June 28, 2007. The current order calls for 255 MRAP Category I vehicles, 16 MRAP Category II Ambulances variant, and 170 MRAP Category I� US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) variant, and Sustainment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
Items: 441

Friday, January 26, 2007 US Marine Corps order for 90 mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) RG33 vehicles from BAE Systems. The contract was placed in January 2007 and was valued at $55.4 million. Deliveries of 15 RG-33 4x4 and 75 RG-33 6x6 vehicles were slated to begin in March 2007 and would complete in 120 days thereafter.
Items: 90

News
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US Marine Corps Orders 441 RG33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles

US Marine Corps Orders MRAP Vehicles from BAE Systems

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United States of America / 529

Ordered by the US Marine Corps (440) in Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category (CAT) I configuration (270) and MRAP CAT I US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) variant (170)

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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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