Swift and Deadly | Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle

I've had the privilege of operating in Ratels for a brief period as a young man. It truly impressed me and I can best describe it as a Rolls Royce of the bush, as it simply glided over rough terrain. Took me as an infantryman many miles in comfort compared to other transport (even had aircon!) plus it packed one heck of a punch. We loved the Ratel.

Interesting video and fighting vehicle. The South Africans even under very heavy sanctions were able to create technology that's entered service in other armed forces or be deployed into different conflicts (the Casspir, Mamba, Reva, Matador, Mbombe, G5 and G6 howitzers). Or gear such as the M83 Battle Vest among others.

This brings back very good memories for me as instructor on the Ratel 20 and Ratel 60 in 1991, great video. I would recommend any one that wish to know more about the Ratels development to read Ratel: Alpha and Omega by Tony Savides

Changing these run flat tyres took some brute force in the deep sands of Southern Angola!

I was a qualified ratel driver in the old SANDF. It is really a remarkable vehicle in the sense that you can drive it at 60 km/h in the field. The gearbox was also designed to be unbreakable.

I think the case for wheeled IFVs is now stronger than ever. With arty being able to engage at greater and greater depth the road range and speed of wheeled IFVs is a great advantage. They can be held further back from the front and more dispersed when in reserve but concentrate for the attack more quickly than tracked IFVs. Clearly there is a limit to the protection wheeled platforms can have and they aren't as good in muddy conditions but I really think the road range/speed of them might be a worthwhile trade off.

As a Tanker, I am interested in armored personnel carriers, thank you for the best video I seen today

Thanks for an informative video. For some reason, I've always liked the Ratel, especially its layout with side and rear doors. If by some miracle I could own and operate one surplus AFV, this would be at the top of my list. This is the first that I remember seeing the AT variant discussed.

3:58 "the BUSSIN' BFX engine" If the narrator says its bussin, then it really must be bussin frfr

This is a jewel of a channel.

Many good days on WarThunder with my beloved Rat 90, it's a beast even in video games.

Given the limited life expectancy of Tracks wheels are the better option for african distances.

Ratel IFV: For when you have to deal with a rattle in the South African bush

I love the use of warthunder for demos. so creative!

You need to show the Jordan Variant , combines the ZT3 with 20mm auto cannon/

From practical standpoint, SADF have made the right choice. If you can't import light tanks due to embargoes, you try to make one. But if you have no expertise to make the equivalent vehicle, you make armoured car as a substitute.

Tremendous amount of info and very entertaining. Thanks for your job!

Beautiful vehicle

This Channel is amazing

3:58 Bussing.