AMX-13 vs EE-9 Cascavel
The AMX-13 and the EE-9 Cascavel are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Engesa respectively. The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 13.4 tons for the EE-9 Cascavel. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the EE-9 Cascavel carries a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds). The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 1,738 for the EE-9 Cascavel. The AMX-13 entered service 22 years before the EE-9 Cascavel (1952 vs 1974).
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Brazilian reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1974, features a 6x6 wheeled configuration. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 1,738 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Combat weight | 14.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.36 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.51 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.35 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 13.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 750 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm |
| Main armament | 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and EE-9 Cascavel require?
The EE-9 Cascavel requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and EE-9 Cascavel?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the EE-9 Cascavel carries 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) as its main armament.