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EE-9 Cascavel vs Luchs 2

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel Luchs 2
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Engesa Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH
Number produced 1,738 units 408 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 19.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 750 km 800 km
Length 6.29 m 7.74 m
Width 2.59 m 2.98 m
Height 2.60 m 2.84 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel Luchs 2
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm Diesel Engine with 435 hp

Overview

The EE-9 Cascavel and the Luchs 2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH respectively.

The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 19.5 tons for the Luchs 2. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 90 km/h for the Luchs 2. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 800 km for the Luchs 2. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the Luchs 2 carries a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun.

The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 408 for the Luchs 2. Unit cost is $0.155M for the EE-9 Cascavel vs $0.293M for the Luchs 2. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 1 years before the Luchs 2 (1974 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or Luchs 2?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the EE-9 Cascavel or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 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 Luchs 2?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and Luchs 2?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.