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EE-9 Cascavel vs KMW Fennek

EE-9 Cascavel vs KMW Fennek at a glance — weight 13,400 vs 10,400 kg, top speed 100 vs 115 km/h, range 750 vs 860 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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KMW Fennek light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel KMW Fennek
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Scout car
Manufacturer Engesa Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Number produced 1,738 units 632 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.8 million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 10.4 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 750 km 860 km
Length 6.29 m 5.58 m
Width 2.59 m 2.55 m
Height 2.60 m 2.29 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel KMW Fennek
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) Rheinmetall MG3
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or KMW Fennek?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the KMW Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or KMW Fennek?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the KMW Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and KMW Fennek require?
Both the EE-9 Cascavel and KMW Fennek require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the EE-9 Cascavel or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the EE-9 Cascavel at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or KMW Fennek?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 632 units of the KMW Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and KMW Fennek?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the KMW Fennek carries HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon as its main armament.