Ratel 60
Overview
Ratel 60
SANDF Ratel 60 on public display in 2019.
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Self-propelled gun/mortar
"60" refers to 60mm
Ratel
Afrikaans for "honey badger"
Libya
Description
Introduction
The Ratel 60 is an infantry fighting vehicle of South African origin. It is a variant of the Ratel series of infantry fighting vehicles. The Ratel 60 can be used for indirect fire and battlefield support. In South African service it was issued to combat engineers.
Design
The Ratel 60 is based on the Ratel chassis. It features an Eland 60 turret with a 60mm K1 breach-loaded mortar. The ammunition storage takes up more room than in the Ratel 20. Therefore the passenger capacity is reduced from 9 to 7 troops.
Firepower
The Ratel 60 is armed with a 60mm K1 breech-loaded mortar. This can be used in the direct fire role up to 300 meters. Indirect fire can reach up to 1.7 km. High explosive shells are most commonly used. Canister rounds can be used in direct fire. The Ratel 60 is also used to provide smoke cover and battlefield illumination. Secondary armament consists of a 7.62mm MG4 CA coaxial machine gun and a pintle mounted 7.62mm MG4 AA machine gun.
Users
The Ratel 60 was used by South Africa during the Bush War. It was issued in lower numbers than Ratel 20 or Ratel 90. Possibly the Ratel 60 was exported to other nations.
Details
Media
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Ratel 60 seen during the conflict in Libya.
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Ratel 60
Ratel 60 seen during the conflict in Libya.
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Ratel 60 in the field.
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Ratel 60
Ratel 60 seen during the conflict in Libya.
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Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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Ratel 20
The Ratel 60 is a variant of the Ratel 20 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle.