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EE-9 Cascavel vs VBL

EE-9 Cascavel vs VBL at a glance β€” weight 13,400 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 95 km/h, range 750 vs 600 km.

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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel VBL
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Engesa Panhard
Number produced 1,738 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 750 km 600 km
Length 6.29 m -- m
Width 2.59 m -- m
Height 2.60 m -- m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) --
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel VBL
Main armament 1 Γ— 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) --
Secondary weapon 2Γ— 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 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or VBL?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or VBL?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or VBL?
The EE-9 Cascavel is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EE-9 Cascavel or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.