New Life
The new engine used in the upgrade of Urutu generates 230 hp, an improvement over the 158 hp of the old version.
- The prototype reached a top speed of 110 km/h on good terrains and proved capable of reaching 80 km/h on off-road conditions.
- The range is 950 kilometers. Before the upgrade, it was 750 kilometers.
The EE-11 is used to transport troops, on land as well over bodies of water, due to its amphibious capability. These qualities justified their acquisitions and were largely accepted by the armed forces of several Latin American countries.
Because of these proven qualities, the Brazilian Army has chosen to take 226 Urutus and more than 600 Cascavels out of storage. With the older engines being quite outdated, some with manual gearbox while others are with automatic transmission, a gap in the technology exists and so has led to a major overhaul being made. The upgraded military vehicles will operate for at least another 15 years.
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