EE-9 Cascavel vs Type 16 MCV
The EE-9 Cascavel and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $0.155M for the EE-9 Cascavel vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The EE-9 Cascavel entered service 42 years before the Type 16 MCV (1974 vs 2016).
| 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 |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 million |
| Combat weight | 13.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 750 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| 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 | 26.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.45 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.87 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or Type 16 MCV?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV 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 Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 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 Type 16 MCV?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and Type 16 MCV?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.