EE-9 Cascavel vs JLTV
The EE-9 Cascavel and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and AM General respectively. The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 10.2 tons for the JLTV. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 480 km for the JLTV. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun. The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV. Unit cost is $0.155M for the EE-9 Cascavel vs $0.399M for the JLTV. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 45 years before the JLTV (1974 vs 2019).
| 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 |
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 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 | 10.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or JLTV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or JLTV?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or JLTV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or JLTV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and JLTV require?
The EE-9 Cascavel requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which is more expensive, the EE-9 Cascavel or JLTV?
The JLTV is more expensive at approximately $0.4 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 JLTV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and JLTV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.