Complement: 1+10 as troop carrier/1+4 for patrol
Powerplant: 92kW (123hp)5.7litre 6-cyl Daimler OM352A(or 95kW/125hp US Caterpillar)turbo diesel
Transmission: 4 speed automatic, 1 reverse gear
Max speed: 100 km/h /0-60 km/h 30.5 seconds


Even if the ‘RG-31’ designation is rather alien, the name Nyala is familiar to Canadians – the RG-31 is simply the current production model of the South African route-proving Nyala. It is no surprise that the CF APV contest was won by the RG-31 considering that vehicle’s commonality with the in-service Nyalas (and the Mamba which preceded them). The RG-31 retains its predecessors’ mine-resistant hull and lightly-armoured sides. Where it differs is in armament: gun ports in its armour glass augment a Remote Weapons Station.

The RWS (a Kongsberg M151) is the same system used on US Strykers [3] and has already been integrated into the RG-31. The speed with which the CF APV contest was held is probably the reason for the non-standard RWS (unless there are unreported problems with the Protected Weapons Station). Like the PWS, the RWS can mount an M2HB, C6 or 40mm grenade launcher.
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In October 2006 the US Army awarded US$27 million to Dynamics Land Systems- Canada will produce 60 RG-31 Mk5 Mine Protected Vehicles, to be manufactured in South Africa by BAE Land Systems OMC. The vehicles will be delivered within 4 – 6 months.
In November 2006 this order was increased to a total of 94 vehicles.
In January 2007 GDLS Canada received an additional US Army order for 169 vehicles, to be delivered over six months starting June 2007. The USD$76.5 million contract includes an option for additional nine additional vehicles.