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Engesa EE-9 Cascavel [Rattlesnake]
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle

The Engesa EE-9 [Rattlesnake] Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle provides mechanized forces on the modern battlefield a vehicle designed for speed and maneuverability on paved roads and operations in the field with a high degree of maneuverability and power. The EE-9 Cascavel was sold by Engesa to Iraq, Libya, Qatar, Iran, Peru, Ecuador and other countries. It was used extensively in the Iran/Iraq W and the Gulf War.

VARIANTS

• Cascavel I Original vehicle had a US M36 37-mm gun turret.
• Cascavel II Variant with a French 90-mm gun from AML-90.
• Cascavel III Uses the 90-mmCockerill gun and new transmission.
• Cascavel IV Has a new engine and transmission, improved day and night optics with laser rangefinder, and .a 50 cal antiaircraft MG.

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
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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