EE-9 Cascavel
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The EE-9 Cascavel is a 6 x 6 armoured car developed in the 1970s by Engesa
of Brazil
. It used as many commercially available parts as possible. It also shares many components with the EE-11 Urutu APC
. The suspension includes Engesa's Boomerang double-axle rear drive.
In its most common configuration, the Cascavel III, it is equipped with an Engesa turret mounting a 90 mm Belgian Cockerill
Mk 3 gun produced under licence.
Its name is the Portuguese word for "rattlesnake".
, which it effectively replaces.
EE-9 was a huge export success and was sold to Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Paraguay, Suriname, Togo, Tunisia , Uruguay and Zimbabwe, among other countries not listed. In all of these vehicles were manufactured in 1738.
The Rattlesnake is a reconnaissance vehicle and was made to be "increased" to the customer, could be armed, for example, laser rangefinder, manga suppression of smoke, the electronic control system for shooting, among other refinements for height (80). Is still in service in several countries and currently runs a program to modernize the EE-9, as well as the EE-11, enabling them to remain in service at least until the second decade of this century.
: 24: 2: 174: 124: 50: 6: 189 (Most of them captured during Iran–Iraq War): 35 (Most of them lost during Iran–Iraq War): 380 (of them lost during the Libyan Civil War 2011): 28: 30: 20 (Delivered by Algeria
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Engesa
Engesa – Engenheiros Especializados S/A was a Brazilian company in the agriculture and defense sectors that specialized in producing tactical military trucks, armored fighting vehicles, and civilian Sport utility vehicles....
of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It used as many commercially available parts as possible. It also shares many components with the EE-11 Urutu APC
EE-11 Urutu
The EE-11 Urutu is a 6x6 armored personnel carrier developed in the seventies by Engesa of Brazil. It used as many commercially available parts as possible. It also shares many components with the EE-9 Cascavel Armoured fighting vehicle. The suspension includes Engesa's Boomerang double-axle rear...
. The suspension includes Engesa's Boomerang double-axle rear drive.
In its most common configuration, the Cascavel III, it is equipped with an Engesa turret mounting a 90 mm Belgian Cockerill
Cockerill-Sambre
Cockerill-Sambre was a group of Belgian steel manufacturers headquartered in Seraing , on the Meuse River, and in Charleroi, on the shore of the Sambre River....
Mk 3 gun produced under licence.
Its name is the Portuguese word for "rattlesnake".
History
EE-9 Cascavel, was developed in Brazil by ENGESA, S. José dos Campos (Sao Paulo), according to specifications of the Brazilian army. EE-9 does not hide the great influence of the M8 GreyhoundM8 Greyhound
The M8 Light Armored Car was a 6x6 armored car produced by the Ford Motor Company during World War II. It was used by the U.S. and British troops in Europe and the Far East until the end of the war. The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2006 still remains in service with some third world...
, which it effectively replaces.
EE-9 was a huge export success and was sold to Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Paraguay, Suriname, Togo, Tunisia , Uruguay and Zimbabwe, among other countries not listed. In all of these vehicles were manufactured in 1738.
The Rattlesnake is a reconnaissance vehicle and was made to be "increased" to the customer, could be armed, for example, laser rangefinder, manga suppression of smoke, the electronic control system for shooting, among other refinements for height (80). Is still in service in several countries and currently runs a program to modernize the EE-9, as well as the EE-11, enabling them to remain in service at least until the second decade of this century.
Variants
- Cascavel I: Known as 'Cascavel Magro' (Thin Rattlesnake). Initial vehicles with the 37 mm gun from the old M3Stuart tankThe M3 Stuart, formally Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II and supplied to British and Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war—and used thereafter by U.S...
light tanks. - Cascavel II: Known as 'Cascavel Gordo' (Fat Rattlesnake). Widened to receive the French H 90 turret with a 90 mm DEFA D 921 gun for export.
- Cascavel III: Equipped with an Engesa turret mounting a 90 mm Belgian Cockerill Mk 3 gun produced under licence.
- Cascavel IV: New engine and transmission, improved day and night optics with laser rangefinder, and a 12.7 mm antiaircraft MG.
New life
The new engine used in the prototype of Urutu generates 230 hp, giving a power gain of 72 hp against the old engine's 158 hp.- The prototype reached a top speed of 110 km/h on land free and proved capable of reaching 80 km/h in an off-road situation.
Combat history
- Colombian Civil War (Colombia)
- Chadian–Libyan conflict (Libya)
- Iran–Iraq War (Iraq)
- Invasion of KuwaitInvasion of KuwaitThe Invasion of Kuwait, also known as the Iraq-Kuwait War, was a major conflict between the Republic of Iraq and the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the seven-month long Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, which subsequently led to direct military intervention by United States-led forces in the Gulf...
(Iraq) - Gulf WarGulf WarThe Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
(Iraq) - Libyan Civil War (Pro-Gaddafi forces) (Rebel forces-Captured from Qaddafi forces)
Operators
:Principal user/builder, 600 units.- 50 (plus 20 delivered to Sahrawi Arab Democratic RepublicSahrawi Arab Democratic RepublicThe Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a partially recognised state that claims sovereignty over the entire territory of Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony. SADR was proclaimed by the Polisario Front on February 27, 1976, in Bir Lehlu, Western Sahara. The SADR government controls about...
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: 24: 2: 174: 124: 50: 6: 189 (Most of them captured during Iran–Iraq War): 35 (Most of them lost during Iran–Iraq War): 380 (of them lost during the Libyan Civil War 2011): 28: 30: 20 (Delivered by Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
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