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Casspir vs EE-9 Cascavel

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Casspir
EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
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Specifications
Casspir EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Engesa
Number produced 2,800 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 -- km 750 km
Length -- m 6.29 m
Width -- m 2.59 m
Height -- m 2.60 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir EE-9 Cascavel
Main armament -- 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon -- 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm

Overview

The Casspir and the EE-9 Cascavel are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Engesa respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 1,738 for the EE-9 Cascavel. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 6 years before the Casspir (1974 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and EE-9 Cascavel require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or EE-9 Cascavel?
The Casspir has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.