EE-9 Cascavel vs M8 Greyhound
| 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 armored vehicle, six-wheeled design, used for scouting and screening during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 7.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.01 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.26 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M6 37mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or M8 Greyhound?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M8 Greyhound's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or M8 Greyhound?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or M8 Greyhound?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or M8 Greyhound?
The EE-9 Cascavel is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and M8 Greyhound require?
The M8 Greyhound requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and M8 Greyhound?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.