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EE-9 Cascavel vs Light Strike Vehicle

EE-9 Cascavel vs Light Strike Vehicle at a glance — weight 13,400 vs 1,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 110 km/h, range 750 vs 350 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

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🇧🇷 EE-9 CascavelFull specs
Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel Light Strike Vehicle
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Light fast attack vehicle
Manufacturer Engesa ST Engineering
Number produced 1,738 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 1.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 750 km 350 km
Length 6.29 m 4.25 m
Width 2.59 m 2.11 m
Height 2.60 m 1.90 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel Light Strike Vehicle
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) Spike anti-tank guided missiles
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm 2-litre turbocharged intercooled diesel, 104 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or Light Strike Vehicle?
The Light Strike Vehicle 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 Light Strike Vehicle?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or Light Strike Vehicle?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 1.5 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or Light Strike Vehicle?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 4.25 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and Light Strike Vehicle require?
Both the EE-9 Cascavel and Light Strike Vehicle require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and Light Strike Vehicle?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the Light Strike Vehicle carries STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as its main armament.