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EE-3 Jararaca



Overview


EE-3 Jararaca

EE-3 Jararaca armed with M2HB heavy machine gun in Gabonese service.
Source: www.bemil.chosun.com - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Brazil
Type
Reconnaissance vehicle
Entered service
Early 1980's
Status
In service
Development
Late 1970's
Developer
Brazil - ENGESA
Production
1980 - mid 1980's
Producer
Brazil - ENGESA
Number produced
63
Notable users
Cyprus
Ecuador

Description


Introduction

The EE-3 is a reconnaissance vehicle of Brazilian origin. It was developed as a lighter alternative to the large EE-9 Cascavel. The name Jararaca comes from a type of pit viper.

Layout

The EE-3 is based on a 4x4 chassis. The crew compartment is at the front and the engine compartment is at the rear. There is room for a crew of three.

Firepower

The EE-3 is fitted with a small one man turret with pintle mounted 7.62mm MAG or 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun. In Cypriot service a Milan anti-tank missile launcher is fitted alongside the machine gun.

Protection

The armor protects the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters. Since the armament is pintle mounted without gun shield the gunner is fully exposed. There are no smoke grenade launchers and NBC system is optional.

Mobility

The 4x4 wheelbase provides good mobility on the road and in the field. A 120 hp Mercedes-Benz diesel engine provides propulsion, allowing for a maximum speed of 100 km/h on roads.

Users

Unlike the EE-9 the EE-3 was not an export success. Few vehicles were produced. The EE-3 is used in small numbers by several nations.

Details


EE-3 Jararaca

Side view of Cypriot EE-3 Jararaca reconnaissance vehicle.
Source: www.greekmilitary.net - © copyright lies with original owner

EE-3 Jararaca

The EE-3 was produced only in a single version. The production models differ in minor details. Most are fitted with a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun or a 7.62mm MAG medium machine gun. Cypriot models add a Milan anti-tank missile launcher. Uruguayan models feature a gun shield.

Facts EE-3 Jararaca
General
Origin
Brazil
Type
Reconnaissance vehicle
Crew
3 (driver, commander, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
5.8 t combat load
Length
4.16 m
Width
2.24 m
Height
1.56 m roofline
2.3 m with M2HB
Main armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount at roof hatch
Ammunition
500 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 4x4
Wheelbase
2.6 m
Track
1.71 m
Automotive
Engine
Mercedes-Benz OM314A turbo diesel
Power output
120 hp at 2.800 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
140 L
Mobility
Speed
100 km/h on road
Range
700 km on road
Turn radius
7.7 m
Power to weight ratio
20.7 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.34 m
Wall
0.4 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
0.6 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
NBC system
Optional
Smoke system
No

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