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ERC-90 Sagaie vs Rooikat

ERC-90 Sagaie armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· ERC-90 Sagaie
Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Rooikat
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Specifications
ERC-90 Sagaie Rooikat
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Panhard Alvis OMC
Number produced 300 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 8.3 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 730 km 1,000 km
Length 7.69 m 8.20 m
Width 2.49 m 2.90 m
Height 2.25 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
ERC-90 Sagaie Rooikat
Main armament 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) --
Engine V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp Diesel Engine with 563 hp

Overview

The ERC-90 Sagaie is a Armored Personnel Carrier, while the Rooikat is a Light Armoured Vehicle.

At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 3.4x the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The ERC-90 Sagaie is armed with a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.

The ERC-90 Sagaie has been produced in 300 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The ERC-90 Sagaie entered service 7 years before the Rooikat (1980 vs 1987).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERC-90 Sagaie or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ERC-90 Sagaie or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 730 km.
Which is heavier, the ERC-90 Sagaie or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the ERC-90 Sagaie or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 7.69 meters.
How many crew members do the ERC-90 Sagaie and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERC-90 Sagaie or Rooikat?
The ERC-90 Sagaie has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the ERC-90 Sagaie and Rooikat?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is armed with 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.