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Rooikat Armored Car
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Rooikat 76
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | South Africa |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1989 |
| Manufactured by: | BAE Land Systems (Formerly OMC); Turret: Denel Land Systems |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Armament: | Main: 76mm Cannon; Co-Axial: 7.62mm MG; Secondary: (1) 7.62mm MG |
| Engine: | 10 Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Rooikat (Lynx) is an 8x8 vehicle that has the capability to run at 8x4 for fuel economy. A 105mm Main Gun was fitted in a prototype, but has not been fielded by the South African Armed Forces. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
Rooikat 76 Information Sheet - Denel Land Systems S.A.
Rooikat 105 Information Sheet - Denel Land Systems S.A. |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Rooikat 76 Armored Car Photos | Chris Baxter (Owner of Bax Mod Models)- South Africa |
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76 Armored Car Photos |
Denel Land Systems |
| Rooikat 76 Armored Car Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
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105 Armored Car Photos |
Denel Land Systems |
| Rooikat Armored Car Instructional Hull Photos | Stephen Tegner - South Africa |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Rooikat Photos and Information | Federation of American Scientists Website |
| Rooikat Photos by Chris Baxter | Don Busack's Prime Portal |
| Rooikat Photos by Steve Barrow | Don Busack's Prime Portal |
| Rooikat Interior Photos by Jacques Pienaar | Don Busack's Prime Portal |
| Rooikat Vehicle Photos | Military Vehicles of South and Southern Africa Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher Foss |
| South African Armoured Vehicles: A History of Innovation & Excellence (Helion & Company, Ltd) | Dr. Dewald Venter |
| Surviving The Ride: A Pictorial History of South African Manufactured Mine-Protected Vehicles (30 Degrees South Publications) | Steve Camp & Helmoed-Romer Heitman |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Rooikat 76 Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| Rooikat 105 Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| Rooikat 76 Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
| Rooikat 105 Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/72 | Multi-Media |
| Rooikat 105 Armored Car Model Kit | Trumpeter | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Rooikat Armored Car Sagged Wheel Set (AR-35008) | AntResin | 1/35 | Resin; For the Trumpeter Kit. |
| Rooikat South African AFV Sagged Wheel Set (DW35134) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin; For the Trumpeter Kit. |
| Rooikat AFV Road Wheels (RE35-564) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin; For the Trumpeter Kit. |
Model Photos
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