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Centauro vs EE-9 Cascavel

Centauro vs EE-9 Cascavel at a glance — weight 25,000 vs 13,400 kg, top speed 105 vs 100 km/h, range 800 vs 750 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).

Centauro tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇮🇹 CentauroFull specs
EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 CascavelFull specs
Specifications
Centauro EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Tank Destroyer Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Tank Destroyer 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer Otobreda / Bolzano Engesa
Number produced 244 units 1,738 units
Estimated unit price $1.6 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 25.0 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 750 km
Length 8.56 m 6.29 m
Width 3.05 m 2.59 m
Height 2.74 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Centauro EE-9 Cascavel
Main armament 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Engine Iveco Fiat MTCA V-6 Diesel Engine with 520 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 Centauro or EE-9 Cascavel?
The Centauro is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centauro or EE-9 Cascavel?
The Centauro has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the Centauro or EE-9 Cascavel?
The Centauro is heavier at 25.0 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Centauro or EE-9 Cascavel?
The Centauro is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Centauro and EE-9 Cascavel require?
The Centauro requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the EE-9 Cascavel.
Which is more expensive, the Centauro or EE-9 Cascavel?
The Centauro is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the EE-9 Cascavel at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centauro or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 244 units of the Centauro.
What are the main armaments of the Centauro and EE-9 Cascavel?
The Centauro is armed with 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun while the EE-9 Cascavel carries 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) as its main armament.