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Rooikat vs Type 16 MCV

Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Rooikat
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCV
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Specifications
Rooikat Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Light Tank 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Alvis OMC Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 100 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $5.8 million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 120 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 400 km
Length 8.20 m 8.45 m
Width 2.90 m 2.98 m
Height 2.80 m 2.87 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Rooikat Type 16 MCV
Main armament 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon -- 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 563 hp 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

The Rooikat and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Alvis OMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Rooikat weighs 28.0 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 120 km/h for the Rooikat vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Rooikat vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The Rooikat is armed with a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.

The Rooikat has been produced in 100 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. The Rooikat entered service 29 years before the Type 16 MCV (1987 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Rooikat or Type 16 MCV?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Type 16 MCV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Rooikat or Type 16 MCV?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Rooikat or Type 16 MCV?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 16 MCV's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Rooikat or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the Rooikat's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Rooikat and Type 16 MCV require?
Both the Rooikat and Type 16 MCV require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rooikat or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the Rooikat and Type 16 MCV?
The Rooikat is armed with 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.