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M1 Abrams vs MB-3 Tamoyo

M1 Abrams vs MB-3 Tamoyo at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 67 km/h, range 426 vs 550 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
MB-3 Tamoyo main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 MB-3 Tamoyo
Specifications
M1 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 10,300 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 67 km/h
Operational range 426 km 550 km
Length 9.77 m 8.77 m
Width 3.66 m 3.22 m
Height 2.44 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams MB-3 Tamoyo
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Saab-Scania DSI-14 Diesel Engine with 600 hp
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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 4 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.