AMX-13 vs Rooikat
The AMX-13 and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Alvis OMC respectively. The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 28.0 tons for the Rooikat. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun. The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 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 | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 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 AMX-13 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or Rooikat?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and Rooikat?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.