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
Overview
The EE-9 Cascavel and the Rooikat are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Alvis OMC respectively.
At 28.0 tons, the Rooikat is 2.1x the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 120 km/h for the Rooikat. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 1,000 km for the Rooikat. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the Rooikat carries a 1 GT7 76mm rifled barrel (48 shells) gun.
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 100 for the Rooikat. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 13 years before the Rooikat (1974 vs 1987).
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.
