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Hornet/Wasp

Rapid Deployment Reconnaissance Vehicle

Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by:	South Africa
First Produced/Service Dates:	2006 (First Production Vehicle)
Manufactured by:	BAE Systems - Land Systems OMC.
Crew:	1+7 (Basic Configuration)
Armament:	Various Depending on Mission; Can mount weapons such as 7.62mm Machine Gun, 12.7mm HMG, 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher, 20mm Low-Recoil Cannon (i.e. MG151)
Engine:	4 Cylinder Turbo-diesel
Miscellaneous Info:	Known as the Hornet Rapid Deployment Reconnaissance Vehicle (RDRV) or Wasp Reconnaissance Vehicle, the vehicle was a joint development between ARMSCOR of South Africa and Vickers (later Vickers OMC) of Great Britain. Designed for Special Forces or airborne units where weight, size and carrying capacity are at a premium.  The design is for a modular vehicle with a standard front section carrying three individuals (driver, gunner and vehicle commander) protected by a roll bar; as well as the ability to carry a rear module for either additional personnel (up to six), a 60mm mortar, 107mm Multiple Rocket Launcher or various anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapon systems.
Data Sheet Available:	BAE Wasp Datasheet by David Haugh

Photos

Reference	Source/Provider
Hornet RDRV Photos	South African National Defence Force
Hornet RDRV Photos	Marius van Aardt - South Africa
Wasp Recon Vehicle Photo	BAE Systems via the David Haugh Collection

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