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General Dynamics Ajax vs Rooikat

General Dynamics Ajax vs Rooikat at a glance — weight 38,000 vs 28,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 120 km/h, range 500 vs 1,000 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) vs 4.

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🇬🇧 General Dynamics AjaxFull specs
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Specifications
General Dynamics Ajax Rooikat
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics UK Alvis OMC
Number produced 100 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $13 million $-- million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 500 km 1,000 km
Length 7.62 m 8.20 m
Width 3.35 m 2.90 m
Height 3.00 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
General Dynamics Ajax Rooikat
Main armament 40mm CT cannon 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm machine gun --
Engine MTU V8 diesel, 800 hp Diesel Engine with 563 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the General Dynamics Ajax or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the General Dynamics Ajax or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the General Dynamics Ajax or Rooikat?
The General Dynamics Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Rooikat's 28.0 tons.
Which is larger, the General Dynamics Ajax or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 7.62 meters.
How many crew members do the General Dynamics Ajax and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the General Dynamics Ajax.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the General Dynamics Ajax or Rooikat?
Both the General Dynamics Ajax and Rooikat have been produced in equal numbers with 100 units each.
What are the main armaments of the General Dynamics Ajax and Rooikat?
The General Dynamics Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.