Eland 90

Faction: SADF / SANDF

“Eland” The African Antelope

The Eland armored car, more affectionately known by its nickname, “Noddy Car

Faction: SADF / SANDF

“Eland” The African Antelope

The Eland armored car, more affectionately known by its nickname, “Noddy Car”, (with reference to the popular Noddy in the Toyland TV program of the time) takes its Afrikaans name from the African Eland, the largest antelope in the world. Similar to its namesake, the Eland evolved to adapt to the tough Southern African environment. Its design, adaption, and production happened just before South Africa became the subject of international embargoes (1977) because of its racial segregation policies (Apartheid). Against the backdrop of the Cold War in Southern Africa which saw a steep rise in liberation movements backed by Eastern Bloc communist countries such as Cuba and the Soviet Union.

TECHNICAL DATA
A. General
Origin:South Africa
Type:Armoured reconnaissance car
Crew:3 (commander, gunner, driver)

B. Dimensions
Combat Mass:6 tons
Hull Length:4.04 m
Width:2.01 m
Height:2.5 m

C. Chassis
Chassis type:Wheeled
Configuration:4×4

D. Automotive
Engine:Chevrolet 153 2.5 liter four-cylinder inline petrol
Power output:87 kW
Fuel:142 litres

E. Mobility
Road Speed:90 km/h
Off Road Speed:30 km/h
Road Range:450 km
Off Road Range:240 km
Gradient:51º

F. Obstacle Crossing
Trench:0.5 m
Fording:0.82 m

G. Protection
Armor type:Welded steel

H. Main Armament
Type:90 mm GT-2 gun
Mount:Turret
Ammunition:29 rounds

I. Coaxial Armament
Type:7.62mm Browning MG
Ammunition:3800 rounds (total for MGs)

J. Secondary Armament
Type:7.62mm MG on commander’s hatch
4 × 81mm smoke grenade launchers