Luchs 2 vs Rooikat
Luchs 2 vs Rooikat at a glance — weight 19,500 vs 28,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 120 km/h, range 800 vs 1,000 km, crew 4 vs 4.
Specifications
|
Luchs 2 |
Rooikat |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
8x8 Light Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH |
Alvis OMC |
| Number produced |
408 units |
100 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.3 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
19.5 tons |
28.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
90 km/h |
120 km/h |
| Operational range |
800 km |
1,000 km |
| Length |
7.74 m |
8.20 m |
| Width |
2.98 m |
2.90 m |
| Height |
2.84 m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
4 |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Luchs 2 |
Rooikat |
| Main armament |
1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun |
1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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| Engine |
Diesel Engine with 435 hp |
Diesel Engine with 563 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Luchs 2 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Luchs 2 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Luchs 2's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Luchs 2 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Luchs 2's 19.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Luchs 2 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the Luchs 2's 7.74 meters.
How many crew members do the Luchs 2 and Rooikat require?
Both the Luchs 2 and Rooikat require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Luchs 2 or Rooikat?
The Luchs 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Luchs 2 and Rooikat?
The Luchs 2 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.
