EE-9 Cascavel vs M551 Sheridan
The EE-9 Cascavel and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles. The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun. The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan.
| Brazilian reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1974, features a 6x6 wheeled configuration. | |
| 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 tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 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 | 15.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.31 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.79 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.81 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or M551 Sheridan?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or M551 Sheridan?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M551 Sheridan's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan 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 M551 Sheridan?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and M551 Sheridan?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.