M-41 Caixas vs TAM
| 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 |
| Argentine light tank, over 200 built, based on the German Marder infantry fighting vehicle chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Thyssen-Henschel |
| Number produced | 200 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 | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.23 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.12 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.42 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-41 Caixas or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M-41 Caixas's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-41 Caixas or TAM?
The TAM 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 TAM?
The TAM 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 TAM?
The TAM is longer at 8.23 meters compared to the M-41 Caixas's 8.20 meters.
How many crew members do the M-41 Caixas and TAM require?
Both the M-41 Caixas and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-41 Caixas or TAM?
The M-41 Caixas has been produced in greater numbers with 296 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the M-41 Caixas and TAM?
The M-41 Caixas is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.