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M1117 ASV vs Rooikat

M1117 ASV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1117 ASV
Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Rooikat
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Specifications
M1117 ASV Rooikat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armored Security Vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Textron Alvis OMC
Number produced 2,058 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,000 km
Length 6.10 m 8.20 m
Width 2.38 m 2.90 m
Height 2.64 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1117 ASV Rooikat
Main armament Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Engine Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel Diesel Engine with 563 hp

Overview

The M1117 ASV and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Textron and Alvis OMC respectively.

At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 2.1x the M1117 ASV's 13.4 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the M1117 ASV vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 700 km for the M1117 ASV vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The M1117 ASV is armed with a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.

The M1117 ASV has been produced in 2,058 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The Rooikat entered service 12 years before the M1117 ASV (1987 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1117 ASV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the M1117 ASV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1117 ASV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M1117 ASV's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the M1117 ASV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1117 ASV's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M1117 ASV or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the M1117 ASV's 6.10 meters.
How many crew members do the M1117 ASV and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M1117 ASV's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1117 ASV or Rooikat?
The M1117 ASV has been produced in greater numbers with 2,058 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the M1117 ASV and Rooikat?
The M1117 ASV is armed with Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.