South Africa

Rooikat

History: Development started in 1976. First production vehicle delivered to the South African Army in 1989, and the vehicle was operational in 1990.

Use: Used by the South African Army

View from 10 o'clock. Photo: Gert Marais

View from 9 o'clock.

Three Rooikats.

Close up of the gun mantlet of the Rooikat.

Crew: 4

Weight: 28 t

Speed, road: 120 km/h

Speed, terrain: 50 km/h

Range, road: 1000 km

Engine: V-10 water-cooled disesel, 563 hp

Armament: 1 x 76 mm gun, 2 x 7.62 mm MG

Contact me: Henrik Clausen