Armored Vehicle
IFV Shakal
A tracked infantry fighting vehicle designed to protect military personnel in the toughest battles while providing uncompromising enemy destruction. The 'Shakal' IFV provides powerful fire support in combat and can engage light enemy armor. Thanks to its modular architecture, the platform easily adapts to any combat or support tasks — from reconnaissance and engineering to medical evacuation or command and control.
General Characteristics
(5)Increased Protection Level
Level 2 and higher
Simplified Control
Semi-automatic transmission and reduced workload for the driver
Expanded Interior
Enhanced interior and optimized internal layout for personnel and cargo transport. Improved ergonomics, more efficient ingress and egress
Open Architecture
A universal solution for integrating weapon systems, passive and active protection, communication systems, and other military technologies
Platform Compatibility
Spare parts and other components are largely compatible with the BMP-1 and BMP-2 platforms, especially regarding the chassis and transmission mechanisms
