IAG (International Armored Group) unveils its new Rila 8x8 armored vehicle in IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) configuration at Eurosatory 2022, the International Defense Exhibition that takes place in Paris, France.
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Canadian-based company IAG International Armored Group unveils its new Rila 8x8 IFV armored vehicle at Eurosatory 2022. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
The new Rila 8x8 armored vehicle in IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) configuration represents a new generation of combat vehicles combining high levels of mobility, protection, and firepower.
The IAG Rila 8x8 IFV design consists of three main parts, with the driver positioned on the front left side of the hull with the powerpack on its right, a turret is mounted in the middle of the roof, and the troop's compartment at the rear. The vehicle has a combat weight of 36 tons and the hull provides ballistic and mine protection up to Level 4A/4B STANAG 4569. The rear part of the hull can accommodate up to nine infantrymen.
At Eurosatory 2022, the Rila 8x8 IFV is fitted with a Guardian 30 RWS (Remote Weapon Station) developed by the Spanish company Escribano. The turret is armed with one Bushmaster Mk44 30mm automatic cannon and one 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The turret is also equipped with six smoke grenade dischargers at the right front part and six more on the left side. In option, the turret can be also armed with anti-tank guided missile launchers.
In terms of mobility, the IAG Rila 8x8 IFV is powered by a 13L Diesel engine developing 540 to 720 hp. It can run at a maximum road speed of 105 km/h with a maximum cruising range of up to 720 km at a speed of 80 km/h. The vehicle can negotiate a gradient of 60% and side slopes of 30%. It can climb a vertical step of 0.65m and cross a trench of 2 m.
