EE-9 Cascavel vs Rooikat
| 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 |
| South African light tank, 100 units built, manufactured by Alvis OMC. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8x8 Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Alvis OMC |
| Number produced | 100 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 | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 563 hp |
| Main armament | 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or Rooikat?
The Rooikat has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or Rooikat?
The Rooikat is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or Rooikat?
The Rooikat 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 Rooikat require?
The Rooikat 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 Rooikat?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 100 units of the Rooikat.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and Rooikat?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the Rooikat carries 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun as its main armament.