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EE-9 Cascavel 1
Carro de Reconhecimento
Sobre Rodas (CRR)
Statistics
| Country of Orgin/Used by: | Brazil |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | Late 1960's |
| Manufactured by: | Engenheiros Especializados S.A. (Engesa) |
| Crew: | 3 |
| Armament: | Main:37mm Cannon; Co-Axial: .30 cal.; Secondary: .30 cal MG. |
| Engine: | Mercedes Benz 6-Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
Produced in two versions, the differences were all internal with no external variation. The main change was the replacement of the modified M8 open topped turret with the complete turret assembly from excess M3A1 light tanks. 16 of the first production set were completed, followed by an additional 50 with improved transmission and other mechanical updates. The Cascavel 1 was only used by the Brazilian Army with most vehicles being eventually converted to Cascavel 2's. |
Pictures
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| EE-9 Cascavel 1 CRR Photos | David Haugh - Oregon USA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "Armored Cars of the Cyprus National Guard" By T. Metsovitus, Photos by Stelios Markidis | Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal (Issue #12, Page 1) |
| "Cascavel EE-9 Armored Fighting Vehicle" By David Haugh | Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal (Issue #5, Page 1) |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Armoured Fighting Vehicles of the World | Christopher Foss |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert Icks |
| Total Traction Line | EE Engesa |
| Veiculos Militares Brasileiros | Fernando Costa de Sousa |
| Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles In Service | B.T. White |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
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Model Pictures
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