EE-9 Cascavel vs LAV-150
The EE-9 Cascavel and the LAV-150 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Textron Marine & Land Systems respectively. The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 9.9 tons for the LAV-150. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 89 km/h for the LAV-150. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 643 km for the LAV-150. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the LAV-150 carries a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun.
| Brazilian reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1974, features a 6x6 wheeled configuration. | |
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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 |
| American light armored vehicle, manufactured by Textron, intended for reconnaissance roles with potential for various weapon configurations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | Textron Marine & Land Systems |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 9.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 89 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 643 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.69 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.26 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.54 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp |
| Main armament | 1 90mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or LAV-150?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the LAV-150's 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or LAV-150?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the LAV-150's 643 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or LAV-150?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or LAV-150?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and LAV-150 require?
The EE-9 Cascavel requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and LAV-150?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the LAV-150 carries 1 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.