Ratel 90 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Ammo racks */

2024-01-14T10:06:56Z

‎Ammo racks

U70185603: /* Ammo racks */ Added comment about the graphic and rack loading ~~~~

2024-01-14T06:17:45Z

‎Ammo racks: Added comment about the graphic and rack loading ~~~~

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-21T23:21:28Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Machine guns */

2022-08-27T13:56:49Z

‎Machine guns

U9202753: Added a new Specs-Card image

2022-07-04T08:48:34Z

Added a new Specs-Card image

U44629479: Edits

2022-06-27T11:54:06Z

Edits

U37005499: /* Pros and cons */

2022-04-15T14:51:46Z

‎Pros and cons

U28580205: /* History */ Added two historical photos of the vehicle

2021-12-22T01:53:12Z

‎History: Added two historical photos of the vehicle

U44629479: Added TankManufacturer template

2021-11-10T12:27:15Z

Added TankManufacturer template

U44629479: Added About template

2021-11-10T12:11:31Z

Added About template

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 * These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 7 - 8 - 1 - 2 etc. until 6.
 * Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from racks 1 to 6 into racks 8 then 7. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.
-* From the graphic provided, it would seem that keeping racks 1-4 empty would keep the turret area relatively empty.
+* Turret empty: 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' shells
 === Machine guns ===

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 * These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 7 - 8 - 1 - 2 etc. until 6.
 * Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from racks 1 to 6 into racks 8 then 7. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.
 === Machine guns ===

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:GT-2 (90 mm)/Ammunition|OCC 60-62, OE 90 F1, OFUM PH90-F2}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 | 8 mm (26°) ''Top'' <br>10 mm (2-27°) ''Bottom'' || 10 mm (0-43°) || 6 mm
 |-
-| Turret || 12 mm (30°) ''Turret front'' <br>12 mm (8°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 10 mm (17-21°) || 10 mm (16°) || 10 mm (16°) ''Front part''<br>10 mm ''Rear part''<br>8 mm ''Gunner hatch''
+| Turret || 12 mm (30°) ''Turret front'' <br>12 mm (8°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 10 mm (17-21°) || 10 mm (16°) || 10 mm (16°) ''Front part''<br>10 mm ''Rear part''<br>8 mm ''Gunner hatch''
 |-
 | Cupola || colspan="3" | 8-10 mm (spherical) || 8 mm (46-85°) ''Hatch''
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 3,600 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 3,750 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
 |-
 | Pintle || 2,000 (250) || 500 || -10°/+3° || ±120°

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=uk_ratel_90
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 }}

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 {{main|GT-2 (90 mm)}}
-The Ratel 90 uses the GT-2, a licensed copy of the French 90 mm DEFA F1 low pressure cannon. The Ratel 90 comes with a stock OCC 60-62 HEATFS ammunition, capable of penetrating most tanks at its BR at any distance. Since the OCC 60-62 is a HEAT-FS shell, most of the damage will be spalling, meaning that the commander must know the opposing vehicle's crew layout and take out the most critical parts and crew members.
+The Ratel 90 uses the GT-2, a licensed copy of the French 90 mm DEFA F1 low pressure cannon. The Ratel 90 comes with a stock OCC 60-62 HEATFS ammunition, capable of penetrating most tanks at its BR at any distance. Since the OCC 60-62 is a HEATFS shell, most of the damage will be spalling, meaning that the commander must know the opposing vehicle's crew layout and take out the most critical parts and crew members.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"

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 '''Armour type:'''
 * Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, cupola)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (gun mantlet)
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 '''Notes:'''
 * Wheels and suspension are 10 mm thick.
 * Belly is 8 mm thick.
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 * Scouting, smoke grenades and smoke shells provide great supporting abilities
 * Large vehicle size helps with the 90 mm gun recoil
 '''Cons:'''
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 ;Related service history
 * [[Eland 90 Mk.7]]
 * [[Ratel 20]]
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 ;Similar playstyle
 * [[AUBL/74]]
 * [[FIAT 6614]]

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
+[[File:Ratel 90 South-Africa.jpg|x200px|left|thumb|none|An assortment of Ratel IFVs, with a Ratel 90 in the foreground center.]]
 The Ratel 90 was based on the Ratel 20 but with significant changes. The main feature of the Ratel 90 is a Denel DT-2 90 mm low velocity gun in the turret from the Eland 90 armoured car. Additionally, the hull roof was reinforced and the amount of troop hatches on top was reduced from four to two. Space for one of the passengers was removed to provide space for more 90 mm ammunition.
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 === [[wt:en/news/7067-development-ratel-90-the-bush-breaker-en|Devblog]] ===
 In the late 1960s, the South African military began changing its doctrine towards highly mobile warfare, embodied by small mechanized infantry units. The change in doctrine was necessitated when the military realized that heavy armour faced extreme difficulties operating in rural areas of the country. As a result, the army needed a new ICVnot only to ferry troops into battle but also to actively support them in the field. To that extent, a basic requirement for an ICV was formulated and a number of both domestic and well as foreign designs were evaluated.

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 * [[wt:en/news/7067-development-ratel-90-the-bush-breaker-en|[Devblog] Ratel 90: The Bush-Breaker]]
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