AMX-10 RC vs Rooikat
Overview
The AMX-10 RC and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Alvis OMC respectively.
The AMX-10 RC weighs 17.2 tons vs 28.0 tons for the Rooikat. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.
| French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 464 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 | 17.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.15 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.56 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) |
| Main armament | 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.20 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| 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 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.