Engesa EE-9 Cascavel [Rattlesnake]
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Date of Introduction | 1977 |
| Proliferation | At least 18 countries (all variants) |
| Crew | 3 |
| Troop Capacity | None |
| Combat Weight (mt) | 13.4 |
| Chassis Length Overall (m) | 5.19 |
| Height Overall (m) | 2.36 |
| Width Overall (m) | 2.66 |
| Drive Formula | 6 x 6 |
| Automotive Performance | |
| Engine Type | 212-hp Diesel |
| Cruising Range (km) | 880 |
| Speed (km/h) | Max Road - 100 Max Off-Road - INA Average Cross-Country - INA Max Swim - N/A |
| Fording Depth (m) | 1.0 unprepared |
| Radio | INA |
| Protection | |
| Armor, Turret Front (mm) | 16 |
| Applique Armor (mm) | N/A |
| Explosive Reactive Armor (mm) | N/A |
| Active Protective System | N/A |
| Mineclearing Equipment | N/A |
| Self-Entrenching Blade | N/A |
| NBC Protection System | N/A |
| Smoke Equipment | 6 smoke grenade launchers |
|
Main Armament Caliber, Type, Name | 90-mm gun, Engesa EC-90 (Cockerill-type) |
| Rate of Fire (rd/min) | INA |
| Loader Type | Manual |
| Ready/Stowed Rounds | 24/ 20 |
| Elevation (°) | -8/+15 |
| Fire on Move | INA |
|
Auxiliary Weapons Caliber, Type, Name | 7.62-mm MG, INA |
| Mount Type | Coax |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 2,000 |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | INA |
| Night | INA |
| Fire on Move | Yes |
| Rate of Fire (rd/min) | INA |
| Caliber, Type, Name | .50 Cal M2 HB MG |
| Mount Type | Cupola |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 2,000 |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 2,000 |
| Night | INA |
| Fire on Move | Yes |
| Rate of Fire (rd/min) | INA |
| ATGM Launcher | N/A |
| Firing Ports | N/A |
| FIRE CONTROL Name | INA |
| Main Gun Stabilization | N/A |
| Rangefinder | LV3 laser rangefinder |
| Infrared Searchlight | N/A |
| Sights w/Magnification | |
| Gunner | |
| Day | SS-123, 10x |
| Field of View (°) | INA |
| Acquisition Range (m) | INA |
| Night | SS-122 II channel, 5.6x |
| Field of View (°) | INA |
| Acquisition Range (m) | INA |
| Commander Fire Main Gun | No |
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MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION Caliber, Type, Name | |
| 90-mm APFSDS-T, Engequimica-produced | |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | INA |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 2,000+ |
| Night | INA |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | INA |
| 90-mm HE-T, Engequimica-produced | |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | INA |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 2,200 |
| Night | INA |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | INA |
| Other Ammunition Types | HEAT-T, HESH-T, Smoke, Cannister |
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