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South African Military Vehicles

Complete directory of military vehicles developed and manufactured by South Africa. Each entry includes comprehensive technical specifications such as armor details, engine performance, armament systems, and operational history of South Africa’s armored vehicle arsenal.

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4 vehicles
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle

Casspir

 Year1980 Built2,800 Origin🇿🇦 Heavy Main Battle Tank

Olifant 1

 Year1976 Built250 Origin🇿🇦 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle

RG-31 Nyala

 Year1998 Built2,520 Origin🇿🇦 8x8 Light Tank

Rooikat

 Year1987 Built100 Origin🇿🇦
Vehicle Type Origin Weight Speed Built In service
Casspir Protected Mobility Vehicle 🇿🇦 South Africa — — 2,800 1980
Olifant 1 Main Battle Tank 🇿🇦 South Africa 56.0 t 34 km/h 250 1976
RG-31 Nyala Protected Mobility Vehicle 🇿🇦 South Africa 7.3 t 100 km/h 2,520 1998
Rooikat Light Armoured Vehicle 🇿🇦 South Africa 28.0 t 120 km/h 100 1987

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