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The history of the South African Armed Forces traces back to its establishment as the Union Defence Force (UDF) in 1912. During World War II, South Africa contributed significantly to Allied operations, notably in East Africa, North Africa, and Italy, where they utilized British and American armoured vehicles such as the Crusader and Sherman tanks, as well as domestically produced armoured cars. Following the war, South Africa began to develop its own military doctrine and equipment, partly due to self-inflicted isolation during the apartheid era. This period saw the establishment of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1957, which aided in modernizing and expanding its armoured capabilities.
During the 1960s and 1970s, as regional conflicts and international embargoes intensified, the SADF developed a robust domestic armoured vehicle industry. This led to the creation of iconic AFVs such as the Ratel infantry fighting vehicle, the Eland armoured car, and the Rooikat armoured reconnaissance vehicle, designed to meet the demands of bush warfare. These vehicles were extensively used during the Border War (1966-1989) against guerrilla forces in Angola and Namibia. Following the end of apartheid in 1994, the newly formed South African National Defence Force (SANDF) continued to operate many of these vehicles while also focusing on peacekeeping missions across Africa, evolving in to one of the premier armed forces on the continent.
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M3 Honey
A South African operated M3A1 Stuart. In South African (and Commonwealth) service, the Stuart was known as the ‘Honey’
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Armament: 37mm M6
Armour (frontal, mm): 38
Mobility: 59 kph (forward), 7 kph (reverse)
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Crusader Mk II
A Crusader Mk II in South African Service
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Armament: 2pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 20
Mobility: 43 kph (forward), 7 kph (reverse)
Grant I
A Grant I in South African service
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Armament: 75mm M2 & 37mm M5
Armour (frontal, mm): 51
Mobility: 39 kph (forward), 6 kph (reverse)
Rank 3
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Sherman V
A Sherman V (M4A4) in South African Service.
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Armament: 75mm M3
Armour (frontal, mm): 51
Mobility: 39 kph (forward), 6 kph (reverse)
Sherman Firefly
A Sherman Firefly in South African Service
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Armament: 17pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 51
Mobility: 41 kph (forward), 5 kph (reverse)
Sherman IIA
South African operated 76mm Sherman II
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Armament: 76mm M1
Armour (frontal, mm): 63
Mobility: 39 kph (forward), 6 kph (reverse)
Comet
A Comet in South African Service
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Armament: QF 77mm
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: 52 kph (forward), 4 kph (reverse)
Rank 4
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T-34-85
A T-34-85 captured by South Africa from Rhodesia during one of the Bush Wars
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Armament: 85mm ZIS-S-53
Armour (frontal, mm): 45
Mobility: 55 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
Semel
A South African modified Mk 5 Centurion, with a new V-12 Continental Engine.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 20pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: ~48 kph (forward), ~9 kph (reverse)
Skokiaan
A South African Centurion Mk 3 with a domestically modified V-12 Continental Engine as well as several internal modifications (that wouldn’t affect gameplay).
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Armament: 20pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: ~48 kph (forward), ~9 kph (reverse)
Rank 5
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Olifant Mk 1
A South African Centurion Mk 5, re-engined with a 750hp Teledyne AVDS-1790-2A, semi-automatic transmission, several upgrades to the drive train, road gear, and turret traverse, as well as a hand-held laser rangefinder for the commander. Retains the 20pdr.
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Armament: 20pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: 48 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
Olifant Mk 1A
An Olifant Mk 1 upgunned with a 105mm GT-3 (L7) cannon, improved fire control systems, and rudimentary night vision devices.
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Armament: 105mm GT-3
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: 48 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
Rank 6
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Olifant Mk 1B
A full rebuild of the Olifant tank, including new suspension, new 950hp engine, automatic transmission, add-on armour package, and basic day/night sights for commander and gunner.
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Armament: 105mm GT-3
Armour (frontal, mm): 76 + composite package
Mobility: ~55 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
Olifant Mk 2
A further upgrade of the Olifant Mk 1B, including a new 1040hp engine and advanced thermal sights.
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Armament: 105mm GT-8
Armour (frontal, mm): 76 + composite package
Mobility: 58 kph (forward), 22 kph (reverse)
Olifant Mk 1B Optimum
A fully rebuilt turret with ‘arrow head’ armour and a 105mm cannon, installed on the Olifant Mk 1b chassis as a prototype. A fair amount of this tech contributed to the Olfiant Mk 2 programme but it was not taken further than a prototype.
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Armament: 105mm GT-8
Armour (frontal, mm): 76 + composite package
Mobility: ~55 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
*T-72M1 TIGER
South African T-72M1, purchased from Poland, with upgraded thermal imaging and FCS.
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Armament: 125mm 2A46
Armour (frontal, mm): 110 + composite
Mobility: 60 kph (forward), 5 kph (reverse)
Rank 7
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TTD
A fully domesticly produced modern South African MBT. Did not progress past the prototype stage due to the adoption of the Olifant Mk 2.
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Armament: 105mm GT-3
Armour (frontal, mm): 85 + composite package
Mobility: ~72 kph (forward), ~32 kph (reverse)
Rank 8
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Challenger 2E (South Africa)
An early version of the 1500hp Challenger 2E, trialed for South African adoption as part of Project Aorta. Unsuccessful due to the adoption of the Olifant Mk 2. It is important to note the Challenger 2E never left the UK for these trials, and it is uncertain whether it was operated by a British or South African crew during them.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 120mm L30A1
Armour (frontal, mm): 130 + classified composite
Mobility: 72 kph (forward), 35 kph (reverse)
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SARC Mk IVa
A domestically produced South African armoured car armed with a 2pdr cannon.
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Armament: 2pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 6
Mobility: 85 kph (forward), 14 kph (reverse)
Rank 2
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SARC Mk VI (2 pdr)
A domestically produced advanced armoured car armed with a 2pdr cannon and triple MGs
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Armament: 2pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 20
Mobility: 65 kph (forward), 19 kph (reverse)
Rank 3
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SARC Mk VI (6 pdr)
A SARC Mk VI upgunned with a 6 pdr and .50 browning
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Armament: 6pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 20
Mobility: 65 kph (forward), 19 kph (reverse)
Concept 3
A South African prototype armoured car armed with the QF 77m HV cannon found on the Comet.
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Armament: QF 77mm
Armour (frontal, mm): 25
Mobility: 83 kph (forward), 83 kph (reverse)
Concept 1
Another South African prototype armoured car armed with the QF 77m HV cannon found on the Comet.
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Armament: QF 77mm
Armour (frontal, mm): 24
Mobility: 105 kph (forward),~12 kph (reverse)
Rank 4
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Ratel 90
South African Bus (armoured car) armed with a low velocity 90mm cannon firing HEAT and HE.
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Armament: 90mm GT-2
Armour (frontal, mm): 20
Mobility: 106 kph (forward), 18 kph (reverse)
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Eland 90 Mk 7
A domestically produced AML- 90, extensively modified for operations in the bush and open desert.
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Armament: 90mm GT-2
Armour (frontal, mm): 10
Mobility: 90 kph (forward), 18 kph (reverse)
Springbuck MC-90
A modern light armoured car developed as a replacement for the Eland. MC-90 is a prototype version using the Eland Mk 7 turret to keep costs down. Gameplay-wise would be essentially identical to Eland Mk 7
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Armament: 90mm GT-2
Armour (frontal, mm): 12
Mobility: ~105 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Class 1 RSA
One of several vehicles constructed as a competitor for what would eventually become the Rooikat.
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Armament: 76mm RSA
Armour (frontal, mm): Unknown
Mobility: 104 kph (forward), ~30 kph (reverse)
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Rooikat Mk 1D
South African 8x8 armoured car armed with a high velocity 76mm cannon firing APFSDS and HE
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Armament: 76mm GT-4
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Bismarck
A German-South African vehicle built as a competitor for what would become the Rooikat project
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Armament: 105mm GT-3
Armour (frontal, mm): 67
Mobility: 86 kph (forward), 35 kph (reverse)
Rooikat 105 (1992)
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Earliest version of the Rooikat 105, lacking the CITV found on the later version (the one currently in game).
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Armament: 105mm GT-7
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Rooikat MTTD
Rooikat with a prototype autoloaded, high survivability turret. Could be given a faster autoloader + DM63 to differentiate it from the other 105s and place it at a higher BR.
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Armament: 105mm GT-7
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Rank 7
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Badger 30
South African produced Badger (modified Patria) armed with the Denel LCT-30 turret.
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Armament: Denel 30mm
Armour (frontal, mm): 20
Mobility: 101 kph (forward), 17 kph (reverse)
ASCOD LMT-105
South African 105mm turret mounted on the Austrian/Spanish ASCOD IFV.
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Armament: 105mm GT-7
Armour (frontal, mm): ~30
Mobility: 70 kph (forward), 70 kph (reverse)
Mbombe 8x8 57
Privately built by South African company Paramount Group, the Mbombe 8x8 is a multirole IFV, equipped with the 57mm AU-220M turret in this configuration.
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Armament: 57mm AU-220M
Armour (frontal, mm): ~20
Mobility: 110 kph (forward), unknown (reverse)
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SARC Mk II (47mm)
An early WW2 South African armoured car armed with a captured Italian 47mm.
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Armament: 47mm M35
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 80 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
SARC Mk III (47mm)
Another early WW2 South African armoured car armed with a captured Italian 47mm.
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Armament: 47mm M35
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 80 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
Rank 2
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Sexton
South African operated Sexton self-propelled artillery
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Armament: 25pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 15
Mobility: 39 kph (forward), 6 kph (reverse)
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M7 Priest
South African operated M7 Priest self-propelled artillery
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Armament: 105mm M2A1
Armour (frontal, mm): 13
Mobility: 39 kph (forward), 6 kph (reverse)
Sherman IB
South African operated Sherman IB (M4 105)
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Armament: 105mm M4
Armour (frontal, mm): 63
Mobility: 42 kph (forward), 6 kph (reverse)
M10 Grouse
South African operated M10 tank destroyer, known as the ‘Grouse’ in South African service.
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Armament: 76mm M7
Armour (frontal, mm): 51
Mobility: 49 kph (forward), 5 kph (reverse)
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Mamba Sabre (M40)
South African Mamba APC armed with a 106mm recoilless rifle
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Armament: 106mm M40
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10mm
Mobility: 120 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Ratel 20
South African bus (APC) armed with a 20mm autocannon and Milan ATGMs
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Armament: 20mm GI-2 & MILAN ATGM
Armour (frontal, mm): 20
Mobility: 106 kph (forward), 18 kph (reverse)
G6 Howitzer
South African wheeled self-propelled artillery piece
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Armament: 155mm G6 L/45
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 86 kph (forward), 8 kph (reverse)
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RG-34 (ALRRT-4M)
South African 4x4 equipped with the ALRRT-4M turret (Armed, Long-Range, Reconnaissance Turret), armed with 4 ZT3 ATGMs.
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Armament: ZT3A2 ATGM
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10mm
Mobility: 105 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
T-72M1 (T-6)
South African T-72M1 (purchased from Poland) armed with the T6 155m artillery turret.
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Armament: L/45 155mm
Armour (frontal, mm): ~20mm (turret)
Mobility: 60 kph (forward), 5 kph (reverse)
Reva IV
South African Reva 4x4 equipped with ZT-3 ATGMs and a 60mm mortar in the bed (the mortar may be useless in game)
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Armament: ZT3A2 ATGM
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10mm
Mobility: 100 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
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iKlwa (ZT3/30)
South African 4x4 armed with a 30mm autocannon, ZT3 ATGMs, and 40mm grenade launcher
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Armament: 40mm grenade launcher, 30mm autocannon & ZT3 ATGMs
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 110 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Scorpion Kastet
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A Jordnian modifcation to the Scorpion, utilising a 2A72 30mm Autocannon and quad Kornet ATGM launchers.
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Armament: 30mm 2A72 & Kornet ATGMs
Armour (frontal, mm): 13
Mobility: 72 kph (forward), ~30 kph (reverse)
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RG41 (T7)
A South African RG41 8x8 with a modern 105mm artillery turret.
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Armament: 105mm LEO
Armour (frontal, mm): STANAG lvl 2
Mobility: 100 kph (forward), ~30 kph (reverse)
Rooikat ZT3/35
A Rooikat equipped with the ZT3/35 export turret, armed with a 35mm autocannon and ZT3 ATGMs.
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Armament: 35mm GA-35, ZT3 ATGMs
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
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SARC Mk II AA
SARC Mk II with quad .303 Bren guns
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Armament: 4x .303 Bren
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 80 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
SARC Mk II 20mm
SARC Mk II with 20mm Breda cannon
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Armament: 20mm Breda
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 80 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
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Morris 40mm Self Propelled
South African operated Morris truck with a 40mm Bofors
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Armament: 40mm Bofors
Armour (frontal, mm): N/A
Mobility: 80 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
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Unimog ZPU-2
South African Unimog with 2xKPV 14.5mm HMGs mounted on the rear
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Armament: 2x 14.5mm KPV
Armour (frontal, mm): N/A
Mobility: 85 kph (forward), 10 kph (reverse)
Ystervark
South African 20mm SPAA mounted on a Buffel APC
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Armament: 20mm GAI C01
Armour (frontal, mm): N/A
Mobility: 90 kph (forward), 13 kph (reverse)
Bosvark
Captured ZU-2-23 AA mounted on a South African SAMIL-100 Kwêvol truck
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Armament: 2x ZU-23
Armour (frontal, mm): N/A
Mobility: 101 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
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Springbuck ZU-23-2
Captured ZU-23-2 AA mounted on the Springbuck 4x4. Same firepower as the Bosvark without the turning circle of a cruise liner
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Armament: 2x ZU-23
Armour (frontal, mm): N/A
Mobility: ~105 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Eland 20
Eland armoured car with a 20mm SPAA turret.
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Armament: 20mm F2
Armour (frontal, mm): 10
Mobility: 90 kph (forward), 18 kph (reverse)
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RG31 Ibululu
Remote control 30mm weapons station on the bed of a RG31 truck. Anti-ground capability would be limited via firing angle restrictions and ammunition selection.
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Armament: 30mm 2A42
Armour (frontal, mm): ~15
Mobility: 100 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
ZA-35 IFT
Earliest version of the ZA-35, tested fired without a radar, IR tracking, or commanders sight. Could potentially be added without stabilisers to limit anti-ground effectiveness.
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Armament: 2x 35mm GA-35
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
ZA-35
South African twin 35mm radar equipped SPAA on the Rooikat chassis
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Armament: 2x 35mm GA-35
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
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Marauder Lightweight Multirole Missile
South African 4x4 equipped with 4x Thales Lightweight Multirole AA missiles. Can also be equipped with ATGMs but that would make the placement of this vehicle difficult
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Armament: 4x LMM SAM
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 110 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
BRDM-2 TEL (Kentron)
Captured Angolan SA-9 SPAA, upgraded by South African company Kentron to integrate the SA-13 (Strela-10) missile on to the SA-9 BRDM-2 TEL (Transport Erector Launcher).
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Armament: 2x Strela 10 SAM & 2x Strela 1 SAM
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: 100 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Cactus SAM
South African designation for the Crotale SPAA System, funded predominantly by SA and developed by Thomson-CFS
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Armament: 4x R440 SAM
Armour (frontal, mm): 3-5
Mobility: 70 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Rank 7
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Cactus SAM (SAVH)
Cactus SAM upgraded to fire the SAVH-3 RF-CLOS AA missile
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Armament: 4x SAVH-3 SAM
Armour (frontal, mm): 3-5
Mobility: 70 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Rank 8
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G6-HVM
Functional prototype SPAA launcher mounted on the G6 Howitzer chassis
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Armament: 8 x SAVH-3 SAM
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 86 kph (forward), 8 kph (reverse)
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Marmon-Herrington Mk IVF
Jordanian operated, South African built Marmon-Herrington Mk IVF armed with a 2 pdr cannon
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Armament: 2pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 6
Mobility: 85 kph (forward), 14 kph (reverse)
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Staghound Mk I
British/American Staghound Mk I in Jordanian service, armed with the 2 pdr
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Armament: 2pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 22
Mobility: 88 kph (forward), 15 kph (reverse)
Staghound Mk III
British/American Staghound Mk III in Jordanian service, armed with the QF 75mm (Lebanese Staghound Pictured. Lebanese Staghounds were gifted to the country after previously being in service with Jordan).
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Armament: QF 75m
Armour (frontal, mm): 22
Mobility: 88 kph (forward), 15 kph (reverse)
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Marmon-Herrington MkIV (6pdr)
Jordanian Marmon-Herrington Mk IV with a lengthened turret housing a 6 pdr cannon.
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Armament: 6pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 6
Mobility: 85 kph (forward), 14 kph (reverse)
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Charioteer
Jordanian operated 24 Charioteer tanks, bought from the UK following WW2.
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Armament: 20 pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 64
Mobility: 57 kph (forward), 4 kph (reverse)
M47M
Jordanian M47Ms, with an upgraded Continental AVDS-1790-2A turbocharged diesel engine. The bow machine gun and associated crew member was removed to facilitate additional ammunition. M47 vehicles were captured from Iran and Iraq.
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Armament: 90mm M36
Armour (frontal, mm): 101
Mobility: ~60 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
M48
Jordanian operated M48 Patton. Very minor modifications include a new commanders cupola and new mounting for the AA .50cal
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Armament: 90mm M41
Armour (frontal, mm): 110
Mobility: 46 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
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M60
Jordanian operated M60 Patton. Very minor modifications include a new commanders cupola and .50cal mounting.
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Armament: 105mm M68
Armour (frontal, mm): 93
Mobility: 48 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
Tariq
Jordanian domestic upgrade to the Centurion MBT, including an L7 105mm cannon, AVDS-1790 engine, new hydro pneumatic suspension, and FCS system with laser rangefinder
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Armament: 105mm L7
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: 48 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
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Khalid
Jordanian Khalid, a modification of the British Chieftain with a new 1200hp engine.
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Armament: 120mm L11A5
Armour (frontal, mm): 86
Mobility: 56 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
M60 Phoenix Level 2
Jordanian M60 upgrade package developed in 2004, including a 120mm RUAG smoothbore cannon, ERA, and improved FCS.
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Armament: RUAG L/50 120mm smoothbore
Armour (frontal, mm): 93 + ERA
Mobility: ~48 kph (forward), ~9 kph (reverse)
Centauro
Italian made Centuaro 105 in service with the Jordanian Army.
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Armament: OTO Melara 105/52
Armour (frontal, mm): 35
Mobility: 120 kph (forward), 23 kph (reverse)
M60 Phoenix Level 3
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Jordanian M60 upgrade package developed as an improvement to the previous M60 Phoenix, including a 120mm RUAG smoothbore cannon, composite armour, and improved FCS.
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Armament: RUAG L/50 120mm smoothbore
Armour (frontal, mm): 93 + composite
Mobility: ~48 kph (forward), ~9 kph (reverse)
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Al-Hussein
Jordanian operated ex-British Challenger 1 MBTs. Almost all of Britains stock was sold to Jordan following the introduction of the Challenger 2
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Armament: 120mm L11A5Armour (frontal, mm): 80 + classified composite
Mobility: 56 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
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Al-Hussein Falcon
Al-Hussein MBT with prototype ‘Falcon’ turret, an unmmaned autoloaded turret armed with the 120mm RUAG smoothbore jointly developed between Jordan and South Africa
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Armament: RUAG L/50 120mm smoothbore
Armour (frontal, mm): 80 + classified composite
Mobility: 56 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Al-Hussein Hybrid II
Jordanian modification to the Al-Hussein MBT, incorporating the RUAG 120mm smoothbore (can you tell that they love this cannon?). Also includes modifications to the turret to house 1 peice ammunition, as well as improvements to the FCS.
The ‘II’ designation indicates the vehicle has received an additional armour package to the turret front.
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Armament: RUAG L/50 120mm smoothbore
Armour (frontal, mm): 80 + classified composite
Mobility: 56 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Leclerc Zayed
Jordanian operated Leclerc MBT, gifted from the UAE. Uses a 1500hp diesel engine and CLARA ERA side armour, as well as additional improvements
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Armament: 120mm GIAT CN120-26 F1
Armour (frontal, mm): 80 + classified composite
Mobility: 72 kph (forward), 72 kph (reverse)
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SARC Mk VIII 2pdr
Prototype WW2 South African armoured car. 1 built and tested
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Armament: 2pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): ~10
Mobility: ~80 kph (forward), ~14 kph (reverse)
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Staghound AEC
Jordanian provided, Lebanese operated Staghound with AEC Mk III turret
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Armament: QF 75m
Armour (frontal, mm): 22
Mobility: 88 kph (forward), 15 kph (reverse)
Rank 3
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Concept 2
A South African development, parallel to the Concept 3, for a 77mm armoured car.
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Armament: QF 77mm
Armour (frontal, mm): 25
Mobility: 75 kph (forward), ~15 kph (reverse)
Sherman IC Hybrid
A Sherman IC Hybrid in South African Service
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Armament: 17pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 51
Mobility: 41 kph (forward), 5 kph (reverse)
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Charioteer (Lebanon)
Lebanese operated Charioteer, gifted to the country by Jordan. Features and upgraded turret traverse and mounting for a .50cal rooftop MG.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 20 pdr
Armour (frontal, mm): 64
Mobility: 57 kph (forward), 4 kph (reverse)
Ferret (M40)
A South African Ferret armoured car with an M40 recoiless rifle mounted
Basic Specs
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Armament: M40 106mm recoiless rifle
Armour (frontal, mm): 12
Mobility: 93 kph (forward), ~20 kph (reverse)
Rank 5
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Eland 90 Mk 7 Diesel Turbo
An Eland Mk 7 modified with a 103hp Diesel Turbo engine for a modest increase in top speed.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 90mm GT-2
Armour (frontal, mm): 10
Mobility: 85 kph (forward), 22 kph (reverse)
M60A1
Jordanian operated M60A1, captured by Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war and donated to Jordan (Iranian M60 in Kubinka pictured)
Basic Specs
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Armament: 90mm M41
Armour (frontal, mm): 110
Mobility: 46 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
T-55 (Rhodesia)
Rhodesian operated ex-Libyan, Polish built T-55s that were en-route to Angola before they were intercepted by South Africa. Quite a mouthful. South Africa operated the vehicles for evaluation before gifting them to Rhodesia, who deployed them in frontline service.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 100mm D-10T
Armour (frontal, mm): 100
Mobility: 51 kph (forward), 8 kph (reverse)
Rank 6
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*Rooikat CVED
Rooikat Mk 1 CVED (Combat Vehicle Electric-drive Demonstrator), equipped with an electrical drive instead. Allows instant torque, resulting in greater acceleration and neutral steering capabilities.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 76mm GT-4
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 120 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Rooikat 105
Rooikat upgraded with a 105mm cannon, marketed by South Africa for export
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Armament: 105mm GT-7
Armour (frontal, mm): 30
Mobility: 121 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
Rank 7
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BMP-1 ZT3/30
South African modified BMP-1, originally captured during the South African Border War. Features an unmanned turret with a 30mm autocannon and ATGMs. Unsuccessfully marketed to Algeria
Basic Specs
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Armament: 30mm autocannon, ZT3 ATGMs, 40mm grenade launcher
Armour (frontal, mm): 19mm
Mobility: 66 kph (forward), 11 kph (reverse)
T-72M1 (ATE/IST)
South African T-72M1, purchased from Poland, with upgraded thermal imaging, FCS, and hunter-killer capabilities.
Basic Specs
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Armament: 125mm 2A46
Armour (frontal, mm): 110 + composite
Mobility: 60 kph (forward), 5 kph (reverse)
Tariq II
Unmanned Falcon turret on a Tariq (modified Centurion) Chassis
Basic Specs
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Armament: RUAG L/50 120mm smoothbore
Armour (frontal, mm): 76
Mobility: 48 kph (forward), 9 kph (reverse)
Al-Hussein Hybrid
Jordanian modification to the Al-Hussein MBT, incorporating the RUAG 120mm smoothbore. Also includes modifications to the turret to house 1 piece ammunition, as well as improvements to the FCS.
Basic Specs
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Armament: RUAG L/50 120mm smoothbore
Armour (frontal, mm): 80 + classified composite
Mobility: 56 kph (forward), 37 kph (reverse)
South Africa’s current implementation as a British sub-tree is detrimental to both South African and British armour enthusiasts. South Africa has become the de-facto light tank line for GB, meaning that British light tanks that should have been in the game years ago are still absent (Saladin 90, Scorpion 90, Simba 90, Scimitar, etc etc). As well as this, it means the there is very little room remaining for South African vehicles, who have an abundance of domestic armoured cars, tanks destroyers, and heavily modified MBTs left to add.
Jordan and South Africa, while not as close as say Sweden or Finland, do share a close relationship and have done for a considerable time.
In 1946, when Jordan as a country was formed, South Africa was integral to the defense of the fledging country, with the bulk of their armour being South African-built Marmon-Herrington armoured cars. During the Cold War, they shared a great deal of technology, co-developing the Falcon unmanned 120mm turret for the Challenger/Centurion tanks for example. Following the end of the South African embargo, in 1992, Jordan was the first Arab nation to re-establish diplomatic relations with South Africa.
In terms of vehicles, Jordan provides a unique selection of early armoured cars, as well as some heavily modified MBTs and IFVs that compliment South African vehicles well.
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A good tech-tree should contain unique vehicles representative of a nations military, supplemented by prototypes, export vehicles, or copy-paste only where necessary for gameplay. I’ve therefore tried to keep the copy-paste (both of domestic vehicles and of imported/lend-lease vehicles) to a minimum.
That being said, if you do have any vehicles you think would be good additions to the tech tree, feel free to put them below.
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With South Africa already existing as a nation within Britain, there will be difficulties moving them to be an independent tech tree.
The two options to achieve this would be:
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To ‘retire’ the existing South African vehicles in the British tree, so that they can still be played by players who have them researched but for future players they will be moved to the new tech tree (this is how it was handled with the Swedish Centurion in the British tree when Sweden was introduced, or the Italian planes in the German tree when Italy was introduced).
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To remove the vehicles from the British tree and transfer full ownership to the independent tech tree, giving players who have them researched a head start in the new tree. This would prevent the British tree from becoming bloated but it may be controversial.
Please let me know what you think about all of the above!
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Republic of South Africa - Tank Encyclopedia
South African Tank and AFVs (1950-2030)
https://www.saarmourmuseum.com/exhibits-cfvg
South African Olifant Mark I Main Battle Tank (1978)
https://www.gf9.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=4419
Active Royal Jordanian Army Vehicles & Artillery (2024)
