Luchs 2 vs Rooikat
Overview
The Luchs 2 and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH and Alvis OMC respectively.
The Luchs 2 weighs 19.5 tons vs 28.0 tons for the Rooikat. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Luchs 2 vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 800 km for the Luchs 2 vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The Luchs 2 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.
The Luchs 2 has been produced in 408 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.
| German reconnaissance vehicle, 408 units built, features eight-wheel drive for all-terrain mobility. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 19.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.74 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.84 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 435 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 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.