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Rabdan 8x8 IFV
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
UAE-assembled 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle with domestic content. Features modern protection, 30mm cannon, capacity for infantry squad.
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Rabdan 8x8 IFV - EDGE Group
ADVANTAGES
- Indigenous production builds sovereign armored vehicle capability
- Amphibious for littoral and riverine operations
- Good mobility for desert terrain
- 30mm + ATGM provides meaningful firepower
DISADVANTAGES
- Limited international track record
- Based on mixed-origin components; supply chain complexity
- Protection levels uncertain against modern threats
- Small production numbers limit economies of scale
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW3
WEIGHT~30,000 Kg
ARMAMENT30mm Autocannon + ATGM (Kornet Or Similar)
CAPACITY3 Crew + 9 Dismounts
MAX SPEED100 Km/H
AMPHIBIOUSYes
CONFIGURATION8x8 Wheeled IFV
Discussion & Reviews(3)
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SIGN INparis_conscritCaptain
30d ago
Active protection system integration at this weight class represents a significant leap in survivability calculus.
bozkurt_34Major
55d ago
The powerplant choice gives logistics planners flexibility in contested fuel environments.
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