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Cougar vs Rooikat

Cougar light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cougar
Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Rooikat
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Specifications
Cougar Rooikat
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Force Protection Alvis OMC
Number produced 7,000 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 966 km 1,000 km
Length 5.91 m 8.20 m
Width 2.74 m 2.90 m
Height 2.64 m 2.80 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar Rooikat
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports --
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Diesel Engine with 563 hp

Overview

The Cougar and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and Alvis OMC respectively.

The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 28.0 tons for the Rooikat. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The Rooikat entered service 17 years before the Cougar (1987 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Cougar's 966 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Cougar's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and Rooikat require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the Rooikat's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or Rooikat?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and Rooikat?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.