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KMW Fennek vs Rooikat

KMW Fennek light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ KMW Fennek
Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Rooikat
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Specifications
KMW Fennek Rooikat
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Scout car 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Alvis OMC
Number produced 632 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 10.4 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,000 km
Length 5.58 m 8.20 m
Width 2.55 m 2.90 m
Height 2.29 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KMW Fennek Rooikat
Main armament HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon Rheinmetall MG3 --
Engine Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) Diesel Engine with 563 hp

Overview

The KMW 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 KMW Fennek's 10.4 tons. Top speed is 115 km/h for the KMW Fennek vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 860 km for the KMW Fennek vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The KMW 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 KMW Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The Rooikat entered service 16 years before the KMW Fennek (1987 vs 2003).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KMW Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the KMW Fennek's 115 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KMW Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the KMW Fennek's 860 km.
Which is heavier, the KMW Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the KMW Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the KMW Fennek or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the KMW Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the KMW Fennek and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the KMW Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KMW Fennek or Rooikat?
The KMW Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the KMW Fennek and Rooikat?
The KMW 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.