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MB-3 Tamoyo vs Type 59MII

MB-3 Tamoyo vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 30,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 67 vs 50 km/h, range 550 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

MB-3 Tamoyo main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 MB-3 Tamoyo
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
MB-3 Tamoyo Type 59MII
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil Norinco
Number produced 4 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 30.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 67 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 550 km 440 km
Length 8.77 m 9.05 m
Width 3.22 m 3.30 m
Height 2.50 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
MB-3 Tamoyo Type 59MII
Main armament 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Saab-Scania DSI-14 Diesel Engine with 600 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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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 4 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.