EE-9 Cascavel vs M-41 Caixas
| 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 |
| Brazilian light main battle tank, 296 units built, manufactured by Engesa. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 296 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 13.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AOS-895-3 V-6 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or M-41 Caixas?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M-41 Caixas's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or M-41 Caixas?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M-41 Caixas's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and M-41 Caixas require?
The M-41 Caixas requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or M-41 Caixas?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 296 units of the M-41 Caixas.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and M-41 Caixas?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the M-41 Caixas carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.