Olifant 1 vs Rooikat
Overview
The Olifant 1 is a Main Battle Tank, while the Rooikat is a Light Armoured Vehicle.
At 56.0 tons, the Olifant 1 is 2.0x the Rooikat's 28.0 tons. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Olifant 1 vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 150 km for the Olifant 1 vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The Olifant 1 is armed with a 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.
The Olifant 1 has been produced in 250 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.
| South African tank, 250 units built, manufactured by OMC Engineering. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | OMC Engineering |
| Number produced | 250 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 | 56.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.39 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.94 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm AA 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 Olifant 1 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Olifant 1 or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Olifant 1 or Rooikat?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the Rooikat's 28.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Olifant 1 or Rooikat?
The Olifant 1 is longer at 8.29 meters compared to the Rooikat's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Olifant 1 and Rooikat require?
Both the Olifant 1 and Rooikat require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Olifant 1 or Rooikat?
The Olifant 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Olifant 1 and Rooikat?
The Olifant 1 is armed with 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.