M1 Abrams vs MB-3 Tamoyo
The M1 Abrams and the MB-3 Tamoyo are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil respectively. At 66.8 tons, the M1 Abrams is 2.2x the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 67 km/h for the MB-3 Tamoyo. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 550 km for the MB-3 Tamoyo. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries a 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 150 for the MB-3 Tamoyo.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| 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 M1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1 Abrams 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 M1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 8.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and MB-3 Tamoyo require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 150 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and MB-3 Tamoyo?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.