The Badger IFV is an 8-wheeled Infantry fighting vehicle designed by Denel Land Systems of South Africa. The Badger IFV is a modified and better protected version of the Finnish Patria AMV, tailored for South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and was modified for South African conditions. [13] History Infantry Combat Vehicle - 22 Built "Badger" - The Modern African Bushfighter Section variant - With permission Andre Smith South Africa has a long tradition of designing highly mobile wheeled armored vehicles such as the Casspir , Ratel, Rhino and Rooikat.
Rheinmetall Denel Defence Day in Pictures Part 1 African Defence Review
The Badger Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) is a new generation armoured vehicle being manufactured by Denel land Systems, for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), under Project Hoefyster. Vehicle Type Infantry combat vehicle Variants Five Start of Manufacturing Early 2015 Deliveries Completion 2022 Manufacturer Denel Land Systems (DLS) Decades after Project Hoefyster was signed, the South African Army is yet to receive any Badger IFV, despite a total of R7.6 billion been spent on the project; R1.5 billion spent on the design and development phase, and R5 billion on the industrialisation phase. The entire project was valued at R16.2 billion by Armscor. Decades after Project Hoefyster was signed onto being, the South African Army is yet to receive any Badger IFV, despite a total of R7.6 billion has been spent on the project; R1.5 billion has been spent on the design and development phase, and R5 billion on the industrialisation phase. The entire project was valued at R16.2 billion by Armscor. Decades after Project Hoefyster was signed, the South African Army is yet to receive any Badger IFV, despite a total of R7.6 billion been spent on the project; R1.5 billion spent on the design and development phase, and R5 billion on the industrialisation phase. The entire project was valued at R16.2 billion by Armscor.
Denel to manufacture Badger vehicles for South African Army Army Technology
The Ratel is a South African infantry fighting vehicle. It was the first wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to enter service worldwide [10] and was built on a modified MAN truck chassis. [1] In a groundbreaking military revelation, South Africa introduces the Badger, an advanced 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle, marking a pivotal moment in defense innovation. Unveiled during Exercise VUKUHLOME 2023, this formidable creation by Denel Land Systems is poised to replace the venerable Ratel 6x6, a mainstay in the South African armed forces for over four decades. The South African Army's Project Hoefyster, aimed at replacing its current armoured vehicles with advanced infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) known as the Badger, has faced delays and challenges, but new completion dates are now on the horizon. The Badger IFV is an 8-wheeled Infantry fighting vehicle designed by Denel Land Systems of South Africa. The Badger IFV is a modified and better protected version of the Finnish Patria AMV, tailored for South African National Defence Force and was modified for South African conditions.
Denel plans to roll out first SANDF's Badger vehicle in 2015 Army Technology
18th February 2016 2105 Late last month saw the first real major project milestone in the production process of the SA Army's new infantry fighting vehicle - the Badger. "We have reached the stage of Product Baseline One (PBL One)," an obviously elated Stefan Burger, Denel Land Systems (DLS) chief executive, said. The Badger is a combination of a South African-modified version of the Finnish Patria AMV vehicle and a South African Denel turret LCT30. The vehicle platform has been customized for the South African specific requirements in terms of landmine protection and internal layout.
The Badger Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is a formidable addition to South Africa's mechanized forces. This highly capable armored vehicle combines excellent mobility, enhanced protection, and versatile firepower. Equipped with a potent 30mm cannon and anti-tank guided missiles, the Badger IFV is capable of engaging a wide range of targets. Serial production of the Badger infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) for the South African Army will start within the coming 24 months, with the first fully-completed local Badger to roll off production facilities in Lyttelton in late 2016, according to Denel.
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Project Hoefyster (Afrikaans, "horseshoe") is producing a wheeled "Badger" Infantry Fighting Vehicle for the South African National Defence Force. The new generation infantry combat vehicle is meant to slot into the SA Army's Vision 2020, announced earlier in 2007 by Chief of the SA Army, Lt-Gen. Solly Shoke. 9th July 2014. 9523. BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa has been confirmed as the third sub-contractor to date on the new SA Army Badger infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The East Rand based defence industry company will supply 198 gunner sights and 171 commander sights for fitment to five Badger variants - the section, command, mortar.
