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BAE Systems CV90 vs Denel Aviation Ratel

BAE Systems CV90 and Denel Aviation Ratel are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Denel Aviation Ratel leads on range (860 vs 320 km).

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Full spec sheet

BAE Systems CV90 Wins 4/6
Denel Aviation Ratel Wins 2/6
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 70 km/h 105 km/h
Range (km) 320 km 860 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 24 hp/t N/A
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 40 mm 20 mm
Ammunition 234 N/A
Physical
Length (m) 6.55 m 7.21 m
Combat weight (kg) 35,000 kg 18,500 kg
Crew 3 3
Troop capacity 8 7
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 810 hp 282 hp
Program
Units built 1,600 1,380
Operator countries 7 3

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, BAE Systems CV90 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 BAE Systems CV90 has the higher troop capacity at 8.

Which has the higher engine power? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher engine power at 810 hp.

Which has the higher units built? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher units built at 1,600.

Which has the higher operator countries? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher operator countries at 7.

Is the BAE Systems CV90 better than the Denel Aviation Ratel? +

On the public specs we track, the BAE Systems CV90 leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, 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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