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Casspir vs IKV-91

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Casspir
IKV-91 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇸🇪 IKV-91
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Specifications
Casspir IKV-91
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Hägglunds Vehicles AB
Number produced 2,800 units 211 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 70 km/h
Operational range -- km 550 km
Length -- m 8.83 m
Width -- m 3.00 m
Height -- m 2.35 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir IKV-91
Main armament -- 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun
Secondary weapon -- 2 MAG 7.62mm machine guns (4560 rounds)
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel Diesel Engine with 350 hp

Overview

The Casspir and the IKV-91 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Hägglunds Vehicles AB respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 211 for the IKV-91. The IKV-91 entered service 5 years before the Casspir (1975 vs 1980).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is heavier at 16.3 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is longer at 8.83 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and IKV-91 require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the IKV-91's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or IKV-91?
The Casspir has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 211 units of the IKV-91.