Thales Group Bushmaster vs Denel Aviation Ratel
Thales Group Bushmaster and Denel Aviation Ratel are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Denel Aviation Ratel leads on range (860 vs 800 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Thales Group Bushmaster
Wins 3/6 |  Denel Aviation Ratel
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 100 km/h | 105 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 800 km | 860 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 20 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.18 m | 7.21 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 14,500 kg | 18,500 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 8 ✓ | 7 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 300 hp ✓ | 282 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 1,000 | 1,380 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Thales Group Bushmaster and Denel Aviation Ratel? +
The Denel Aviation Ratel is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 105 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Denel Aviation Ratel has the longest range at 860 km.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the higher troop capacity at 8.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the higher engine power at 300 hp.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Denel Aviation Ratel has the higher units built at 1,380.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the higher operator countries at 8.
Is the Thales Group Bushmaster better than the Denel Aviation Ratel? +
On the public specs we track, Thales Group Bushmaster and Denel Aviation Ratel are closely matched, Thales Group Bushmaster leads on troop capacity, engine power, operator countries, while Denel Aviation Ratel leads on max speed, range, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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