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Rooikat vs Vextra

Rooikat vs Vextra at a glance — weight 28,000 vs 28,000 kg, top speed 120 vs 120 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Rooikat
Vextra light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Vextra
Specifications
Rooikat Vextra
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Light Tank 8x8 Light Support Tank
Manufacturer Alvis OMC GIAT Industries
Number produced 100 units 1 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 120 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 800 km
Length 8.20 m 8.56 m
Width 2.90 m 3.36 m
Height 2.80 m 3.45 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Rooikat Vextra
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun 1 GIAT 105mm rifled barrel (49 shells) gun
Secondary weapon -- 2 7.62mm machine guns
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp SCANIA V-8 Diesel Engine with 600 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rooikat or Vextra?
The Rooikat has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 1 units of the Vextra.
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.