AML-90 / Eland vs M-41 Caixas
The AML-90 / Eland and the M-41 Caixas are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Engesa respectively. At 23.5 tons, the M-41 Caixas is 4.3x the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 72 km/h for the M-41 Caixas. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 160 km for the M-41 Caixas. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the M-41 Caixas carries a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun. The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 296 for the M-41 Caixas.
| French light armored vehicle, built in 4812 units, entered service in 1961. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 4,812 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Brazilian light main battle tank, 296 units built, manufactured by Engesa. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 296 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 5.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.11 m â—‰ |
| Width | 1.97 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
| Main armament | 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AOS-895-3 V-6 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or M-41 Caixas?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M-41 Caixas's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or M-41 Caixas?
The AML-90 / Eland has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M-41 Caixas's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and M-41 Caixas require?
The M-41 Caixas requires a larger crew of 4 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 M-41 Caixas?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 296 units of the M-41 Caixas.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and M-41 Caixas?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the M-41 Caixas carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.