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EE-9 Cascavel vs M8 Greyhound

EE-9 Cascavel vs M8 Greyhound at a glance β€” weight 13,400 vs 7,680 kg, top speed 100 vs 90 km/h, range 750 vs 480 km, crew β€” vs 4.

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· EE-9 Cascavel
M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M8 Greyhound
Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel M8 Greyhound
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Engesa Ford
Number produced 1,738 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 750 km 480 km
Length 6.29 m 5.01 m
Width 2.59 m 2.26 m
Height 2.60 m 2.54 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel M8 Greyhound
Main armament 1 Γ— 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 2Γ— FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) 1 Browning 12.7mm 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 Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and M8 Greyhound?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 Γ— 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.