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EE-9 Cascavel vs Osorio T-1

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
Osorio T-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Osorio T-1
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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel Osorio T-1
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Main Battle Tank
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Engesa Engesa
Number produced 1,738 units 1 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 750 km 500 km
Length 6.29 m 9.99 m
Width 2.59 m 3.26 m
Height 2.60 m 2.37 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel Osorio T-1
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) 1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (7000 rounds)
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1000 hp

Overview

The EE-9 Cascavel is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the Osorio T-1 is a Main Battle Tank.

At 39.0 tons, the Osorio T-1 is 2.9x the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 70 km/h for the Osorio T-1. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 500 km for the Osorio T-1. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the Osorio T-1 carries a 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun.

The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 1 for the Osorio T-1. Unit cost is $0.155M for the EE-9 Cascavel vs $1.31M for the Osorio T-1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or Osorio T-1?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Osorio T-1's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or Osorio T-1?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Osorio T-1's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and Osorio T-1 require?
The Osorio T-1 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 Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 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 Osorio T-1?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 1 units of the Osorio T-1.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and Osorio T-1?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the Osorio T-1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.