M-41 Caixas vs MB-3 Tamoyo
| Brazilian light main battle tank, 296 units built, manufactured by Engesa. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 296 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Brazilian tank, 150 units built, designed by Bernardini but never entered service. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AOS-895-3 V-6 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 30.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 67 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.22 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Saab-Scania DSI-14 Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-41 Caixas or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M-41 Caixas is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 67 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-41 Caixas or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M-41 Caixas's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M-41 Caixas or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is heavier at 30.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-41 Caixas's 23.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M-41 Caixas or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is longer at 8.77 meters compared to the M-41 Caixas's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the M-41 Caixas and MB-3 Tamoyo require?
Both the M-41 Caixas and MB-3 Tamoyo require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-41 Caixas or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M-41 Caixas has been produced in greater numbers with 296 units compared to 150 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the M-41 Caixas and MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M-41 Caixas is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.