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EE-9 Cascavel vs ERC-90 Sagaie

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
ERC-90 Sagaie armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ERC-90 Sagaie
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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel ERC-90 Sagaie
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Engesa Panhard
Number produced 1,738 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 8.3 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 750 km 730 km
Length 6.29 m 7.69 m
Width 2.59 m 2.49 m
Height 2.60 m 2.25 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel ERC-90 Sagaie
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp

Overview

The EE-9 Cascavel is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the ERC-90 Sagaie is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 8.3 tons for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun.

The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 300 for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 6 years before the ERC-90 Sagaie (1974 vs 1980).

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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.