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Rila 8x8 Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Rila 8x8 IFV)

At IDEX 2021, the International Land Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, IAG (International Armored Group) unveils new products including the Rila 8x8 armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the Rila Xtreme MRAP, and an anti-riot water cannon vehicle. IAG launched its first ever 8-wheeled armored fighting vehicle in 2021, the Rila 8x8 Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Rila 8x8 IFV). This newest addition to IAG’s range of armored vehicles was unveiled at IDEX 2021 and well received by industry experts and defense professionals.

By 2018 IAG (International Armored Group) had opened a Bulgaria manufacturing facility with focus on the EU market. Rila is a mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria and the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkans, with its highest peak being Musala at 2,925 m. The massif is also the sixth highest mountain in Europe. The name Rila is believed to be of Thracian origin and is thought to mean "well-watered mountain", owing to Rila's abundance of glacial lakes (about 200) and hot springs in fault areas at the base of the mountain. Situated in a valley of the Rila massif, some 70 miles (110 km) south of Sofia, the Rila Modestary is a symbol of Bulgarian national identity, and it is the most prominent monastery of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

The Rila 8x8 IFV can be armored up to STANAG 4569 LEVEL 4. It produces over 500HP with a powerful 13.0L diesel engine and can be driven over 105km/h and maintain a cruising range of 720KM depending on driving conditions. The Rila 8x8 is equipped with blast attenuation seats which can sit up to eleven (11) fully geared personnel including the driver and commander. The standard configuration includes a 25-30mm main weapon system with 7.62 / 12.7 mm secondary weapon stations.

The Rila 8x8 IFV can be fitted with additional options including a hydraulic winch system, Amphibious capability, 360° video camera recording system / Night vision cameras / Thermal Camera system, Fire Suppression System, CBRN, Battle Management systems (BMS), RPG Net and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). Multiple versions of the vehicle available with different features, specifications and armaments.The vehicle can be armored up to STANAG 4569 LEVEL 4 protection, and available gross vehicle weight rating GVWR ranges between 26,000 – 32,000 Kgs. Rila 8×8 is a mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) with blast attenuation seats, the Rila 8×8 can seat up to 12 fully geared personnel including driver and commander.

The design of the vehicle is standard for a modern armored personnel carrier with the engine at the front, crew in the middle, and troops’ compartment at the rear. The vehicle is controlled by a crew of three and can accommodate eath (10) passengers, enabling greater troop-carrying capacity. A powerful 13.0L or 16.0L diesel engine produces between 550HP to 720HP, allowing the vehicle to be driven at well over 105km/h, with the ability to maintain a cruising range of 720KM depending on driving conditions.

The Rila 8×8 IFV is now mission ready and available for delivery. The IAG Rila 8x8 IFV is available to Government, Military and Law Enforcement only.