AML-90 / Eland vs Rooikat

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Alvis OMC respectively.

At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 5.1x the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 100 for the Rooikat.

French light armored vehicle, built in 4812 units, entered service in 1961.
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard
Number produced 4,812 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
South African light tank, 100 units built, manufactured by Alvis OMC.
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Alvis OMC
Number produced 100 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 5.5 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h β—‰
Operational range 600 km β—‰
Length 5.11 m β—‰
Width 1.97 m β—‰
Height 2.07 m β—‰
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds)
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds)
Combat weight 28.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 120 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,000 km β—‰
Length 8.20 m β—‰
Width 2.90 m β—‰
Height 2.80 m β—‰
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon --

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and Rooikat require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or Rooikat?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and Rooikat?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.