AML-90 / Eland vs Rooikat
| French light armored vehicle, built in 4812 units, entered service in 1961. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 4,812 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| South African light tank, 100 units built, manufactured by Alvis OMC. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8x8 Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Alvis OMC |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 5.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.11 m â—‰ |
| Width | 1.97 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
| Main armament | 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 563 hp |
| Main armament | 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and Rooikat?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.