EE-9 Cascavel | |
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Land | Brazilië |
Role | Gepantserde Auto |
In gebruik | 1974–present |
Gebouwd | 1715 |
De EE-9 Cascavel (Portuguese pronunciation: is a six-wheeled Brazilian armoured car developed primarily for reconnaissance. It was engineered by Engesa in 1970 as a replacement for Brazil’s ageing fleet of M8 Greyhounds. The vehicle was first fitted with the Greyhound’s 37mm main gun, and subsequently, a French turret adopted from the Panhard AML-90. Later models carry unique Engesa turrets with a Belgian 90mm Cockerill Mk.3 cannon produced under licence as the EC-90
EE-9 Cascavel Rondlopen | |
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Fotograaf | Vladimir Yakubov |
Lokalisatie | Musee des Blindes, Saumur, Frankrijk |
Foto 's | 79 |
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Fotograaf | Onbewust |
Lokalisatie | Onbewust |
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The EE-9 Cascavel is a six-wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle developed by Engesa, a Brazilian company, in the 1970s. It was designed to provide mobility, firepower and protection for scouting units in various terrains and climates. The EE-9 Cascavel is armed with a 90 mm cannon and two 7.62 mm machine guns, and can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h on roads. The vehicle has a crew of four: commander, gunner, driver and loader. The EE-9 Cascavel has been exported to several countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and has seen combat in various conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq War, the Chadian Civil War and the Angolan Civil War.
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