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AMX-13 vs TAM

AMX-13 vs TAM at a glance โ€” weight 14,500 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 75 km/h, range 400 vs 550 km, crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) vs 4.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท AMX-13Full specs
TAM main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท TAMFull specs
Specifications
AMX-13 TAM
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Argentina
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Main Battle Tank
Type Light Support Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 7,700 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.5 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 400 km 550 km
Length 6.36 m 8.23 m
Width 2.51 m 3.12 m
Height 2.35 m 2.42 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 TAM
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1ร— 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-13 or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or TAM?
The TAM is heavier at 30.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or TAM?
The TAM is longer at 8.23 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and TAM require?
The TAM requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the AMX-13.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or TAM?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and TAM?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.