Rheinmetall Puma vs Denel Aviation Ratel
Rheinmetall Puma and Denel Aviation Ratel are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Denel Aviation Ratel leads on range (860 vs 400 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Rheinmetall Puma
Wins 1/6 |  Denel Aviation Ratel
Wins 5/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h | 105 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 400 km | 860 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 27.3 hp/t | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 30 mm | 20 mm |
| Ammunition | 200 | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.4 m | 7.21 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 43,000 kg | 18,500 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 6 | 7 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,088 hp ✓ | 282 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $10,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 350 | 1,380 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 3 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Rheinmetall Puma 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 is cheaper? +
The Rheinmetall Puma has the lower public unit-cost figure at 10,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Denel Aviation Ratel has the higher troop capacity at 7.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Rheinmetall Puma has the higher engine power at 1,088 hp.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Denel Aviation Ratel has the higher units built at 1,380.
Is the Rheinmetall Puma better than the Denel Aviation Ratel? +
On the public specs we track, the Denel Aviation Ratel leads on 5 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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