EE-9 Cascavel vs FV101 Scorpion
The EE-9 Cascavel and the FV101 Scorpion are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively. The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 7.9 tons for the FV101 Scorpion. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the FV101 Scorpion carries a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun. The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 174 for the FV101 Scorpion.
| Brazilian reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1974, features a 6x6 wheeled configuration. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 1,738 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| British light tank, 174 units built, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 13.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 750 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| 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 | 7.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 87 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 640 km ◉ |
| Length | 4.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.10 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 195 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or FV101 Scorpion?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or FV101 Scorpion?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or FV101 Scorpion?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or FV101 Scorpion?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and FV101 Scorpion require?
The EE-9 Cascavel requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or FV101 Scorpion?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and FV101 Scorpion?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the FV101 Scorpion carries 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.