Rooikat vs Vextra
| South African light tank, 100 units built, manufactured by Alvis OMC. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8x8 Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Alvis OMC |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| French light armored vehicle, an 8x8 light support tank, manufactured by GIAT Industries. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8x8 Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 563 hp |
| Main armament | 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.36 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | SCANIA V-8 Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 GIAT 105mm rifled barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 7.62mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Rooikat or Vextra?
The Vextra is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Rooikat's 120 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Rooikat or Vextra?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Vextra's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Rooikat or Vextra?
The Vextra is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Rooikat's 28.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Rooikat or Vextra?
The Vextra is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the Rooikat's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Rooikat and Vextra require?
Both the Rooikat and Vextra require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Rooikat and Vextra?
The Rooikat is armed with 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun while the Vextra carries 1 GIAT 105mm rifled barrel (49 shells) gun as its main armament.