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M1A1 Abrams vs MB-3 Tamoyo

M1A1 Abrams vs MB-3 Tamoyo at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 67 km/h, range 465 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
MB-3 Tamoyo main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 MB-3 Tamoyo
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams MB-3 Tamoyo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil
Number produced 9,200 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 67 km/h
Operational range 465 km 550 km
Length 9.83 m 8.77 m
Width 3.65 m 3.22 m
Height 2.43 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams MB-3 Tamoyo
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Saab-Scania DSI-14 Diesel Engine with 600 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 8.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and MB-3 Tamoyo require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and MB-3 Tamoyo require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 4 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.