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Rooikat vs Wiesel

Rooikat vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 28,000 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 120 vs 70 km/h, range 1,000 vs 200 km, crew 4 vs —.

Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Rooikat
Wiesel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Wiesel
Specifications
Rooikat Wiesel
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Light Tank Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Alvis OMC Rheinmetall
Number produced 100 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 120 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 200 km
Length 8.20 m 3.55 m
Width 2.90 m 1.82 m
Height 2.80 m 1.82 m
Crew 4 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Rooikat Wiesel
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon -- BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Rooikat or Wiesel?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Wiesel's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Rooikat or Wiesel?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Rooikat or Wiesel?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Rooikat or Wiesel?
The Rooikat is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Rooikat and Wiesel require?
The Rooikat requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Wiesel's 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rooikat or Wiesel?
The Wiesel has been produced in greater numbers with 491 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Rooikat and Wiesel?
The Rooikat is armed with 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.