Astros II vs EE-9 Cascavel
Astros II vs EE-9 Cascavel at a glance — range 300 vs 750 km, crew 3 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).
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) |
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 |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
