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Rooikat vs TAM

Rooikat vs TAM at a glance — weight 28,000 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 120 vs 75 km/h, range 1,000 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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Specifications
Rooikat TAM
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Main Battle Tank
Type 8x8 Light Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Alvis OMC Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 100 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.5 million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 120 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 550 km
Length 8.20 m 8.23 m
Width 2.90 m 3.12 m
Height 2.80 m 2.42 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Rooikat TAM
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon -- 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Rooikat or TAM?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the TAM's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Rooikat or TAM?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the TAM's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Rooikat or TAM?
The TAM is heavier at 30.0 tons combat weight compared to the Rooikat's 28.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Rooikat or TAM?
The TAM is longer at 8.23 meters compared to the Rooikat's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Rooikat and TAM require?
Both the Rooikat and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rooikat or TAM?
The TAM has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Rooikat and TAM?
The Rooikat is armed with 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.