EE-9 Cascavel vs IKV-91
The EE-9 Cascavel and the IKV-91 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Hägglunds Vehicles AB respectively. The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 16.3 tons for the IKV-91. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 70 km/h for the IKV-91. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 550 km for the IKV-91. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the IKV-91 carries a 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun. The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 211 for the IKV-91.
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 1,738 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Swedish light tank, 211 units built, designed with a low silhouette for enhanced survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hägglunds Vehicles AB |
| Number produced | 211 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 | 16.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.35 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 350 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MAG 7.62mm machine guns (4560 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or IKV-91?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the IKV-91's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or IKV-91?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the IKV-91's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is heavier at 16.3 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is longer at 8.83 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and IKV-91 require?
The IKV-91 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or IKV-91?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 211 units of the IKV-91.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and IKV-91?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the IKV-91 carries 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun as its main armament.