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Rooikat Armoured Car
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Statistics
| 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 Armored Car Photos | Chris Baxter (Owner of Bax Mod Models)- South Africa |
| Rooikat Armored Car Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Rooikat Photos and Information | BAE Land Systems OMC Website |
| Rooikat Photos and Information | Federation of American Scientists Website |
| Rooikat Photos and Information | IPMS/South Africa Website |
| Rooikat Photos and Information | The SADF's Border War 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 |
| "Upgunning the Rooikat 76 Armored Car" | The SADF's Border War Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| 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 |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
