
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