EE-9 Cascavel vs ERC-90 Sagaie

Brazilian reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1974, features a 6x6 wheeled configuration.
Profile of EE-9 Cascavel
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer Engesa
Number produced 1,738 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million
French vehicle, 300 units built, designed as both a main battle tank and infantry fighting vehicle.
Profile of ERC-90 Sagaie
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard
Number produced 300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 750 km â—‰
Length 6.29 m â—‰
Width 2.59 m â—‰
Height 2.60 m â—‰
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds)
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds)
Combat weight 8.3 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 730 km â—‰
Length 7.69 m â—‰
Width 2.49 m â—‰
Height 2.25 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp
Main armament 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 730 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is longer at 7.69 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and ERC-90 Sagaie require?
The EE-9 Cascavel requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and ERC-90 Sagaie?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun as its main armament.