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AML-90 / Eland vs Rooikat

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· AML-90 / Eland
Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Rooikat
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Specifications
AML-90 / Eland Rooikat
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Panhard Alvis OMC
Number produced 4,812 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,000 km
Length 5.11 m 8.20 m
Width 1.97 m 2.90 m
Height 2.07 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland Rooikat
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) --
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol Diesel Engine with 563 hp

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Alvis OMC respectively.

At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 5.1x the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The AML-90 / Eland entered service 26 years before the Rooikat (1961 vs 1987).

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.