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According to the report, a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) under development in Poland is underscoring a focus on higher battlefield survivability. Known as Ratel, the vehicle is designed to withstand direct fire from medium-caliber artillery weapons, such as 30mm Bushmaster automatic cannons, at a distance of 500 meters (1,640 feet). In its baseline configuration, the IFV weighs around 42 tons, with built-in capacity to scale up to 48 tons.
The report also stated that the 6-ton growth margin leaves room for additional armor packages, active protection systems, and mission-specific equipment, giving the platform flexibility beyond its standard setup.
In addition to the report, Ratel IFV is being developed with internal funding by state-owned defense firm Huta Stalowa Wola or fire power. Ratel is set to carry the ZSSW-30 remote-controlled combat module, the same turret used on the Borsuk IFV and other Polish armored vehicles, maintaining commonality across the fleet.
Source: NextGen Defense
The report also stated that the 6-ton growth margin leaves room for additional armor packages, active protection systems, and mission-specific equipment, giving the platform flexibility beyond its standard setup.
In addition to the report, Ratel IFV is being developed with internal funding by state-owned defense firm Huta Stalowa Wola or fire power. Ratel is set to carry the ZSSW-30 remote-controlled combat module, the same turret used on the Borsuk IFV and other Polish armored vehicles, maintaining commonality across the fleet.
Source: NextGen Defense
