Fennek vs M-41 Caixas
The Fennek and the M-41 Caixas are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Engesa respectively. At 23.5 tons, the M-41 Caixas is 2.3x the Fennek's 10.4 tons. Top speed is 115 km/h for the Fennek vs 72 km/h for the M-41 Caixas. Operational range is 860 km for the Fennek vs 160 km for the M-41 Caixas. The Fennek is armed with a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon, while the M-41 Caixas carries a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun. The Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 296 for the M-41 Caixas.
| German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Scout car |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| Brazilian light main battle tank, 296 units built, manufactured by Engesa. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 296 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 10.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 860 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) |
| Main armament | HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Rheinmetall MG3 |
| Combat weight | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AOS-895-3 V-6 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Fennek or M-41 Caixas?
The Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the M-41 Caixas's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Fennek or M-41 Caixas?
The Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the M-41 Caixas's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Fennek or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Fennek or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Fennek and M-41 Caixas require?
The M-41 Caixas requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fennek or M-41 Caixas?
The Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 296 units of the M-41 Caixas.
What are the main armaments of the Fennek and M-41 Caixas?
The Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the M-41 Caixas carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.