OF-40 vs TAM
| Italian tank, 36 units built, based on the Palmaria self-propelled howitzer chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Palmaria |
| Number produced | 36 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Argentine light tank, over 200 built, based on the German Marder infantry fighting vehicle chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Thyssen-Henschel |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 45.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 30.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.23 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.12 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.42 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OF-40 or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the OF-40's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the OF-40 or TAM?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the TAM's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the OF-40 or TAM?
The OF-40 is heavier at 45.5 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the OF-40 or TAM?
The OF-40 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the OF-40 and TAM require?
Both the OF-40 and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OF-40 or TAM?
The TAM has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the OF-40 and TAM?
The OF-40 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.