JLTV vs Rooikat
Overview
The JLTV and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Alvis OMC respectively.
At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 2.7x the JLTV's 10.2 tons. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.
The JLTV has been produced in 20,000 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 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 | 10.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.20 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| 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 JLTV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the JLTV's 110 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or Rooikat?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and Rooikat?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.