MB-3 Tamoyo vs Type 59MII
The MB-3 Tamoyo and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil and Norinco respectively. The MB-3 Tamoyo weighs 30.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 67 km/h for the MB-3 Tamoyo vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 550 km for the MB-3 Tamoyo vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The MB-3 Tamoyo is armed with a 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The MB-3 Tamoyo has been produced in 150 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MB-3 Tamoyo or Type 59MII?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MB-3 Tamoyo or Type 59MII?
The MB-3 Tamoyo has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the MB-3 Tamoyo or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the MB-3 Tamoyo or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 8.77 meters.
How many crew members do the MB-3 Tamoyo and Type 59MII require?
Both the MB-3 Tamoyo and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-3 Tamoyo or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 150 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the MB-3 Tamoyo and Type 59MII?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is armed with 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.