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Rooikat vs URO VAMTAC

Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Rooikat
URO VAMTAC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ URO VAMTAC
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Specifications
Rooikat URO VAMTAC
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Light Tank Multi-purpose armored vehicle
Manufacturer Alvis OMC UROVESA
Number produced 100 units 4,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 120 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 600 km
Length 8.20 m 4.85 m
Width 2.90 m 2.18 m
Height 2.80 m 1.90 m
Crew 4 1+3
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Armament & Powertrain
Rooikat URO VAMTAC
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun --
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp Steyr 6.7L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel

Overview

The Rooikat and the URO VAMTAC are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Alvis OMC and UROVESA respectively.

Top speed is 120 km/h for the Rooikat vs 135 km/h for the URO VAMTAC. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Rooikat vs 600 km for the URO VAMTAC.

The Rooikat has been produced in 100 units vs 4,500 for the URO VAMTAC. The Rooikat entered service 11 years before the URO VAMTAC (1987 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Rooikat or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the Rooikat's 120 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Rooikat or URO VAMTAC?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the URO VAMTAC's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Rooikat or URO VAMTAC?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the URO VAMTAC's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Rooikat or URO VAMTAC?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the URO VAMTAC's 4.84 meters.
How many crew members do the Rooikat and URO VAMTAC require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the URO VAMTAC's 1+3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rooikat or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.