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AMX-10 RC vs EE-9 Cascavel

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-10 RC
EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
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Specifications
AMX-10 RC EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Engesa
Number produced 464 units 1,738 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 750 km
Length 9.15 m 6.29 m
Width 2.78 m 2.59 m
Height 2.56 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC EE-9 Cascavel
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm

Overview

The AMX-10 RC and the EE-9 Cascavel are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Engesa respectively.

The AMX-10 RC weighs 17.2 tons vs 13.4 tons for the EE-9 Cascavel. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the EE-9 Cascavel carries a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds).

The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 1,738 for the EE-9 Cascavel. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 7 years before the AMX-10 RC (1974 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and EE-9 Cascavel require?
The AMX-10 RC requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 464 units of the AMX-10 RC.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the EE-9 Cascavel carries 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) as its main armament.