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EE-9 Cascavel vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Engesa Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 1,738 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 750 km 450 km
Length 6.29 m 6.54 m
Width 2.59 m 3.12 m
Height 2.60 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 4s AZP-23 23mm 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 V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The EE-9 Cascavel and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Engesa and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The EE-9 Cascavel weighs 13.4 tons vs 19.0 tons for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Top speed is 100 km/h for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 750 km for the EE-9 Cascavel vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds), while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in 1,738 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Unit cost is $0.155M for the EE-9 Cascavel vs $0.357M for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" entered service 9 years before the EE-9 Cascavel (1965 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" 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 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is more expensive at approximately $0.4 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 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 1,738 units of the EE-9 Cascavel.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.