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EE-9 Cascavel vs Rooikat

EE-9 Cascavel vs Rooikat at a glance — weight 13,400 vs 28,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 120 km/h, range 750 vs 1,000 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 4.

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 CascavelFull specs
Rooikat light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel Rooikat
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle 8x8 Light Tank
Manufacturer Engesa Alvis OMC
Number produced 1,738 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 28.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 750 km 1,000 km
Length 6.29 m 8.20 m
Width 2.59 m 2.90 m
Height 2.60 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel Rooikat
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) --
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm Diesel Engine with 563 hp
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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, against 3 for the EE-9 Cascavel.
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.