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Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle Series
Statistics (Ratel 20 IFV)
| Country of Orgin/Used by: | South Africa |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1979 |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: BAE Land Systems (Formerly Sandock-Austral and also OMC); Gun/Turret: Denel Ordnance |
| Crew: | 4+7 |
| Armament: | Turret: 20mm Cannon: Co-Axial: 7.62mm Machine Gun; Commander Cupola: (1) 7.62 mm MG; Anti-Aircraft: (1) 7.62 mm MG (Right Rear). |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Ratel 20 IFV is the main variant, but there are many others; some shown below. Most often the main external difference between variants is the turret fitted. Ratel means "Honey Badger" In English. |
| Data Sheet Available: | None. |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Ratel 20 IFV Photo Above | Marius van Aardt - South Africa (The SA Bushwar Page) |
| Ratel 12.7mm Command Vehicle Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
 Ratel
60 IFV Photo (Main Armament is a 60mm Mortar) |
Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
| Ratel 90 Fire Support Vehicle Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
| Ratel Mobile Artillery Observation System Vehicle Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
| Ratel ZT3 A2 Anti-Tank Vehicle Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Ratel IFV Series Vehicle Information and Photos | The SADF's Border War Website |
| Ratel IFV Series Vehicle Information and Photos | IPMS/South Africa Website |
| Ratel IFV Series Vehicle Inormation and Photos | SADF Living History Group Website |
| Ratel IFV Series Vehicle Photos | Military Vehicles of South and Southern Africa Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Battle for Namibia: South Africa's Longest War, The: Museum Ordnance Special Number 8 (Darlington Publications) | Morgan Norval |
|
"Honey Badger" (April 2008 Issue of
Military Machines International Magazine) |
Terry Gander |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher Foss |
| War in Angola (Concord Publications) | Al J. Venterl |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Ratel 20 IFV Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 20 IFV Model Kit | Bax Mod (South Africa) | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 90 FSV Model Kit | Fine Cast Models (FCM) | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 20 IFV Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/48 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 12.7mm Command Vehicle Model Kit | Bax Mod (South Africa) | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 20 IFV Model Kit | Bax Mod (South Africa) | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 81mm Mortar Carrier Model Kit | Bax Mod (South Africa) | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel 90 FSV Model Kit | Bax Mod (South Africa) | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
| Ratel ZT3 Anti-Tank Vehicle Model Kit | Bax Mod (South Africa) | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
Model Pictures
| Reference | Source/Provider |
