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EE-9 Cascavel vs FV101 Scorpion

EE-9 Cascavel vs FV101 Scorpion at a glance — weight 13,400 vs 7,930 kg, top speed 100 vs 87 km/h, range 750 vs 640 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 CascavelFull specs
FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 ScorpionFull specs
Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel FV101 Scorpion
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Light reconnaissance tank
Manufacturer Engesa Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 1,738 units 174 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 7.9 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 87 km/h
Operational range 750 km 640 km
Length 6.29 m 4.88 m
Width 2.59 m 2.20 m
Height 2.60 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel FV101 Scorpion
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm Diesel Engine with 195 hp
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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?
Both the EE-9 Cascavel and FV101 Scorpion require a crew of 3.
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.