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RG-31 Nyala Rooikat
Origin country
🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category
Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer
Land Systems OMC
Alvis OMC
Number produced
2,520 units
100 units
Estimated unit price
$-- million
$-- million
Combat weight
7.3 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed
100 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range
900 km 1,000 km
Length
6.40 m 8.20 m
Width
2.47 m 2.90 m
Height
2.63 m 2.80 m
Crew
5 to 10
4
RG-31 Nyala Rooikat
Main armament
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1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Engine
300 hp
Diesel Engine with 563 hp
Overview The RG-31 Nyala and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Land Systems OMC and Alvis OMC respectively.
At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 3.8x the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat.
The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in 2,520 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The Rooikat entered service 11 years before the RG-31 Nyala (1987 vs 1998 ).
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Which is faster, the RG-31 Nyala or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the RG-31 Nyala or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the RG-31 Nyala or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the RG-31 Nyala or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 6.40 meters.
How many crew members do the RG-31 Nyala and Rooikat require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the Rooikat's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RG-31 Nyala or Rooikat?
The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in greater numbers with 2,520 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
