well new sensors. 98 units ordered as a first batch. Operators Current operators : 24 : 600 (409 operational in 2010) 98 being modernized to the "Novo Cascavel" standard, remaining in process of replacement by the Centauro II 8×8. : 24 : 20 : 121 : 126 : 19 : 22 to 28 : 14 : 3 : 18 : 130 to 150; 35 operational . : 232 to 364; 35 operational . : 380 to 500; 70 operational . : 7 : 150 : 75 : 28 to 30 : 20 : 29 : 6 to 7 : 24 : 15 : 9 : 90; 10 operational and 77 reserve . Former operators : 83 : 36, from Libya See also Engesa series EE-3 Jararaca EE-11 Urutu EE-T1 Osório Vehicles of comparable role, performance, and era Alvis Saladin Eland Mk7 ERC 90 Sagaie Panhard AML VBC-90 Notes and citations Citations Online sources Newspaper and journal articles Bibliography Armoured cars of the Cold War Armoured fighting vehicles of Brazil Fire support vehicles Wheeled reconnaissance vehicles Military vehicles introduced in the 1970s Vehicles introduced in 1970 Reconnaissance vehicles of the Cold War Six-wheeled vehicles