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BRDM-2 vs EE-9 Cascavel

BRDM-2 vs EE-9 Cascavel at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 13,400 kg, top speed 100 vs 100 km/h, range 750 vs 750 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 CascavelFull specs
Specifications
BRDM-2 EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Engesa
Number produced 7,200 units 1,738 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 750 km 750 km
Length 6.29 m 6.29 m
Width 2.43 m 2.59 m
Height 2.43 m 2.60 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 EE-9 Cascavel
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or EE-9 Cascavel?
Both the BRDM-2 and EE-9 Cascavel have a maximum road speed of 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or EE-9 Cascavel?
Both the BRDM-2 and EE-9 Cascavel have an operational range of 750 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or EE-9 Cascavel?
Both the BRDM-2 and EE-9 Cascavel are 6.29 meters long.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and EE-9 Cascavel require?
Both the BRDM-2 and EE-9 Cascavel require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or EE-9 Cascavel?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and EE-9 Cascavel?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the EE-9 Cascavel carries 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) as its main armament.