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EE-9 Cascavel vs Komatsu LAV

EE-9 Cascavel vs Komatsu LAV at a glance — weight 13,400 vs 4,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 100 km/h, range 750 vs 500 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner).

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 CascavelFull specs
Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAVFull specs
Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel Komatsu LAV
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Armoured scout car
Manufacturer Engesa Komatsu
Number produced 1,738 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 750 km 500 km
Length 6.29 m 4.40 m
Width 2.59 m 2.04 m
Height 2.60 m 1.85 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel Komatsu LAV
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or Komatsu LAV?
Both the EE-9 Cascavel and Komatsu LAV have a maximum road speed of 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or Komatsu LAV?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or Komatsu LAV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or Komatsu LAV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the EE-9 Cascavel.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and Komatsu LAV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.