EE-11 Urutu

The EE-11 Urutu is a Brazilian 6x6 armored personnel carrier developed by Engesa. It is known for its amphibious capabilities and modular design, allowing for various weapon configurations.

Developed in the early 1970s to modernize the Brazilian Army's mechanized forces, the Urutu was designed alongside the EE-9 Cascavel to share mechanical components and reduce production costs. It officially entered service in 1974 and quickly became a major export success for Engesa, particularly in the Middle East and Latin America. The vehicle saw extensive combat during the Iran-Iraq War with Iraqi forces and was later deployed by the Brazilian Army during United Nations peacekeeping operations in Haiti. Although Engesa declared bankruptcy in 1993, the Urutu remains in active service with several nations, though Brazil is currently phasing it out in favor of the modern VBTP-MR Guarani.