Ratel (6 x 6) infantry fighting vehicle

The Ratel 6 x 6 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) serves as the basis for a family of vehicles, all sharing the same hull design, but equipped with various main armaments for the diverse missions of the South African army. South Africa is replacing its Ratels with Badger 8 x 8 vehicles (see separate record).

The hull of the Ratel ("honey badger") resembles the Belgian SIMBASS 6 x 6 APC, having a blunt nose and short glacis. Some sources say the SIMBASS is a copy of the Ratel. The...