Research and development of the Umkhonto began in 1993, after the failure to introduce into service and market the ZA-HVM short-range surface-to-air missile (together with the ZA-35 anti-aircraft gun), which in turn was designed to replace the obsolete ‘Cactus’ missile system which had been in service since 1971.

'Red cat') is a South African armoured reconnaissance vehicle equipped with a stabilised 76 mm (3.0 in) high velocity gun for organic anti-tank and fire support purposes. The Rooikat's main armament was built with the Oto Melara 76 naval gun as its basis, to which it is nearly identical in terms of technical performance and statistics. [4] .

Jul 10, 2024 · The vehicle was given the name ZA-HVM and can be used to launch missiles of both types. Work on this system is currently at an advanced stage and is expected to be completed in 3-4 years. A full program of tests of the command-guided missile has already been carried out, as well as tests of launching the passive version at a short distance ...

The Rooikat ZA-HVM is a variant of the Cactus that appears in Wargame Red Dragon as part of the South African DLC. South Africa lacked a modern air defense system. So Rooikat was used as a chassis for a self propelled anti-aircraft system carrying South African High-Velocity Missile.

May 3, 2021 · The ZA-35 is based on extended Rooikat tank destroyer 8x8 wheeled chassis. Engine compartment is located at the hull rear. Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 563 hp. It is also fitted with auxiliary power unit. Central tyre inflation is fitted for improved cross country mobility.

Rooikat SAM: (Paper project) intended to work with the SPAAG, fitted with the ZA-HVM short-range SAM; Rooikat Antitank: Modified turret with ATGMs capability gun, possibly a 120 mm smoothbore. Electric Rooikat: Vehicle Electric Drive Technology Demonstrator (CVED), presented and tested at AAD2006 in Cape Town. ZA 35 SPAAG. Credits: military today.

Aug 15, 2024 · As most of you are probably aware, G6 is a present in game SPG who has an ability to use its proximity shells to destroy planes. But that is not always enough, and here comes this specialized version. The development of G6-HVM starts with ZA-HVM programme. ZA-HVM along with ZA-35, started in 1983.

Feb 21, 2014 · The new ZA-35 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun on the chassis of the Rooikat armored vehicle was to become one of three components of a promising complex of military air defense. In addition to a vehicle with cannon armament, it was planned to include an anti-aircraft missile ZA-HVM complex on the Rooikat chassis and a radar station.

Jul 28, 2019 · Like the other alternative configurations for the Rooikat hull— Rooikat 105, Rooikat ZA35 SPAAG, Rooikat ZA-HVM SAM— This prototype dates to the early ‘90s and was offered for export and to the new SADF after 1994.

Rooikat ZA-HVM Discussion What the fuck were they smoking when they made this? Being RAD might be a downside but seriously? 120 km/h offroad, 4200 air, 3500 helo, 4 missiles for 85 points. Holy shit, this thing is an absolute beast. I honestly see no way to deal with this besides antiradar akula Locked post. ...