EE-9 Cascavel vs JLTV

Overview

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).

EE-9 Cascavel

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
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JLTV

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
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EE-9 Cascavel

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)

JLTV

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.

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