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AMX-10 RC vs Rooikat

AMX-10 RC vs Rooikat at a glance — weight 17,200 vs 28,000 kg, top speed 85 vs 120 km/h, range 800 vs 1,000 km, crew 4 vs 4.

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
AMX-10 RC Rooikat
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Alvis OMC
Number produced 464 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,000 km
Length 9.15 m 8.20 m
Width 2.78 m 2.90 m
Height 2.56 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC Rooikat
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun --
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) Diesel Engine with 563 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the AMX-10 RC's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-10 RC's 17.2 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or Rooikat?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Rooikat's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and Rooikat require?
Both the AMX-10 RC and Rooikat require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or Rooikat?
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in greater numbers with 464 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and Rooikat?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.