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Astros II vs EE-9 Cascavel

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Astros II
EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
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Specifications
Astros II EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer Avibras Engesa
Number produced 270 units 1,738 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 300 km 750 km
Length -- m 6.29 m
Width -- m 2.59 m
Height -- m 2.60 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Astros II EE-9 Cascavel
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Engine -- Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm

Overview

The Astros II is a Multiple Launch Rocket System, while the EE-9 Cascavel is a Light Armoured Vehicle.

Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the EE-9 Cascavel carries a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds).

The Astros II has been produced in 270 units vs 1,738 for the EE-9 Cascavel. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 9 years before the Astros II (1974 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Astros II or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Astros II or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Astros II's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Astros II and EE-9 Cascavel require?
The EE-9 Cascavel requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Astros II's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astros II or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 270 units of the Astros II.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and EE-9 Cascavel?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the EE-9 Cascavel carries 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) as its main armament.