Denel Aviation Casspir vs Denel Aviation Ratel
Denel Aviation Casspir and Denel Aviation Ratel are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Denel Aviation Ratel leads on max speed (105 vs 90 km/h).
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Full spec sheet
 Denel Aviation Casspir
Wins 3/6 | Denel Aviation Ratel
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 90 km/h | 105 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 850 km | 860 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 20 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 6.9 m | 7.21 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 12,500 kg | 18,500 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 12 ✓ | 7 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 170 hp | 282 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 2,400 ✓ | 1,380 |
| Operator countries | 15 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Denel Aviation Casspir 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 Denel Aviation Casspir has the higher troop capacity at 12.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Denel Aviation Ratel has the higher engine power at 282 hp.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Denel Aviation Casspir has the higher units built at 2,400.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Denel Aviation Casspir has the higher operator countries at 15.
Is the Denel Aviation Casspir better than the Denel Aviation Ratel? +
On the public specs we track, Denel Aviation Casspir and Denel Aviation Ratel are closely matched, Denel Aviation Casspir leads on troop capacity, units built, operator countries, while Denel Aviation Ratel leads on max speed, range, engine power. 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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