New Ratel IFV Signals Poland’s Push for Heavier, More Survivable Armor

A new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) under development in Poland is underscoring a focus on higher battlefield survivability.

Known as Ratel, the vehicle is designed to withstand direct fire from medium-caliber artillery weapons, such as 30mm Bushmaster automatic cannons, at a distance of 500 meters (1,640 feet).

In its baseline configuration, the IFV weighs around 42 tons, with built-in capacity to scale up to 48 tons.

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