Rooikat Mk.1D

Rooikat Mk.1D

Fox

Olifant Mk.1A

Rooikat Mk.1D

Fox

Olifant Mk.1A

Britain

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
8.3	8.7	8.7

Class:

Light tank

Research:135 000

Purchase:380 000

Description

The Rooikat Mk.1D is a rank VI British medium tank with a battle rating of 8.3 (AB) and 8.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

Game Mode	Mobility characteristics			Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Max Speed	Weight	AoA Weight	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	133	26.5	N/A	879	____	33.17	__.__
Realistic	120			501	____	18.91	__.__

Armaments

Main armament

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Additional armament

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Machine guns

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Currently the fastest vehicle in game (120 km/h in RB), even with stock modules it can often drive off roads as fast as upgraded BMP-2
• Access to APFSDS rounds
• For unknown reason, if its APFSDS hits light tank weakspot, it hullbreaks them (ZSU-23-4 , for example)
• One of the only british scout tanks, along with the Warrior
• Sides and front can stop .50 cals at slight angle or at 100+ meters
• Cheap to repair, 3,600 stock, 6,161 spaded
• Has a Laser Rangefinder that can measure up to 4260 meters

Cons:

• Despite the indicated top speed, the vehicle will rarely hit get to 100+ km/h
• Not as good at moving backwards as other british light tanks or object 906
• Weak armour overall, unlike Warrior it will succumb to any autocannon fire instantly
• Vehicle will not be able to stabilise the gun at speeds of 75+ km/h (46.6+ mph )

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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