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Specifications
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Casspir |
Rooikat |
| Origin country |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
8x8 Light Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Denel Mechem |
Alvis OMC |
| Number produced |
2,800 units |
100 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
0.0 tons |
28.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
120 km/h |
| Operational range |
-- km |
1,000 km |
| Length |
-- m |
8.20 m |
| Width |
-- m |
2.90 m |
| Height |
-- m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Casspir |
Rooikat |
| Main armament |
-- |
1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun |
| Engine |
170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel |
Diesel Engine with 563 hp |
Overview
The Casspir and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Alvis OMC respectively.
The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The Casspir entered service 7 years before the Rooikat (1980 vs 1987).
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Casspir or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and Rooikat require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the Rooikat's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or Rooikat?
The Casspir has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
