Leopard 1 vs MB-3 Tamoyo
Overview
The Leopard 1 and the MB-3 Tamoyo are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil respectively.
The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 30.0 tons for the MB-3 Tamoyo. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 67 km/h for the MB-3 Tamoyo. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 550 km for the MB-3 Tamoyo. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries a 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun.
The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 150 for the MB-3 Tamoyo.
| German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 6,565 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 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 | 42.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.54 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.37 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.70 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) |
| Combat weight | 30.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 67 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.22 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.50 m ◉ |
| 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 Leopard 1 or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the Leopard 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 8.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and MB-3 Tamoyo require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or MB-3 Tamoyo?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 150 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and MB-3 Tamoyo?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the MB-3 Tamoyo carries 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.