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EE-9 Cascavel vs MB-3 Tamoyo

EE-9 Cascavel vs MB-3 Tamoyo at a glance — weight 13,400 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 67 km/h, range 750 vs 550 km, crew — vs 4.

EE-9 Cascavel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EE-9 Cascavel
MB-3 Tamoyo main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 MB-3 Tamoyo
Specifications
EE-9 Cascavel MB-3 Tamoyo
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Main Battle Tank
Type 6x6 Reconnaissance Vehicle Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Engesa Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil
Number produced 1,738 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 67 km/h
Operational range 750 km 550 km
Length 6.29 m 8.77 m
Width 2.59 m 3.22 m
Height 2.60 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
EE-9 Cascavel MB-3 Tamoyo
Main armament 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 2× FN MAG (2,200–2,400 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds)
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53N 5.2 L (320 in3) 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel 158 kW (212 hp) at 2,800 rpm Saab-Scania DSI-14 Diesel Engine with 600 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EE-9 Cascavel or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The EE-9 Cascavel is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 67 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the EE-9 Cascavel or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The EE-9 Cascavel has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the EE-9 Cascavel or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is heavier at 30.0 tons combat weight compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the EE-9 Cascavel or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is longer at 8.77 meters compared to the EE-9 Cascavel's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the EE-9 Cascavel and MB-3 Tamoyo require?
The MB-3 Tamoyo 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 MB-3 Tamoyo?
The EE-9 Cascavel has been produced in greater numbers with 1,738 units compared to 4 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the EE-9 Cascavel and MB-3 Tamoyo?
The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with 1 × 90mm Engesa EC-90 (44 rounds) while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.