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AML-90 / Eland vs Casspir

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· AML-90 / Eland
Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
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Specifications
AML-90 / Eland Casspir
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard Denel Mechem
Number produced 4,812 units 2,800 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 600 km -- km
Length 5.11 m -- m
Width 1.97 m -- m
Height 2.07 m -- m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers
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Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland Casspir
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) --
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) --
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the Casspir are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Denel Mechem respectively.

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 2,800 for the Casspir. The AML-90 / Eland entered service 19 years before the Casspir (1961 vs 1980).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or Casspir?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or Casspir?
The AML-90 / Eland has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or Casspir?
The AML-90 / Eland is heavier at 5.5 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or Casspir?
The AML-90 / Eland is longer at 5.11 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and Casspir require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or Casspir?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.