Fennek vs Rooikat
The Fennek and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Alvis OMC respectively. At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 2.7x the Fennek's 10.4 tons. Top speed is 115 km/h for the Fennek vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 860 km for the Fennek vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The Fennek is armed with a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun. The Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.
| German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Scout car |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 10.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 860 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) |
| Main armament | HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Rheinmetall MG3 |
| 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 Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Fennek's 115 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Fennek's 860 km.
Which is heavier, the Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Fennek and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fennek or Rooikat?
The Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Fennek and Rooikat?
The Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.