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AML-90 / Eland vs EE-9 Cascavel

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AML-90 / Eland
EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
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Specifications
AML-90 / Eland EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard Engesa
Number produced 4,812 units 1,738 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 600 km 750 km
Length 5.11 m 6.29 m
Width 1.97 m 2.59 m
Height 2.07 m 2.60 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland EE-9 Cascavel
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the EE-9 Cascavel are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Engesa respectively.

At 13.4 tons, the EE-9 Cascavel is 2.4x the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the EE-9 Cascavel carries a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds).

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 1,738 for the EE-9 Cascavel. The AML-90 / Eland entered service 13 years before the EE-9 Cascavel (1961 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or EE-9 Cascavel?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and EE-9 Cascavel require?
Both the AML-90 / Eland and EE-9 Cascavel require a crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner).
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or EE-9 Cascavel?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and EE-9 Cascavel?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the EE-9 Cascavel carries 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) as its main armament.