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Rooikat vs VBL

Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Rooikat
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· VBL
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Specifications
Rooikat VBL
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Light Tank Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Alvis OMC Panhard
Number produced 100 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 120 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 600 km
Length 8.20 m -- m
Width 2.90 m -- m
Height 2.80 m -- m
Crew 4 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Rooikat VBL
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun --
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine

Overview

The Rooikat and the VBL are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Alvis OMC and Panhard respectively.

At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 7.0x the VBL's 4.0 tons. Top speed is 120 km/h for the Rooikat vs 95 km/h for the VBL. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Rooikat vs 600 km for the VBL.

The Rooikat has been produced in 100 units vs 2,600 for the VBL. The Rooikat entered service 3 years before the VBL (1987 vs 1990).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Rooikat or VBL?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Rooikat or VBL?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Rooikat or VBL?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Rooikat or VBL?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rooikat or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.