MB-3 Tamoyo vs T-72
The MB-3 Tamoyo and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The MB-3 Tamoyo weighs 30.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 67 km/h for the MB-3 Tamoyo vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 550 km for the MB-3 Tamoyo vs 500 km for the T-72. The MB-3 Tamoyo is armed with a 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The MB-3 Tamoyo has been produced in 150 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MB-3 Tamoyo or T-72?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MB-3 Tamoyo or T-72?
The MB-3 Tamoyo has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the MB-3 Tamoyo or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the MB-3 Tamoyo or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 8.77 meters.
How many crew members do the MB-3 Tamoyo and T-72 require?
The MB-3 Tamoyo requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-3 Tamoyo or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 150 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the MB-3 Tamoyo and T-72?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is armed with 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.