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OF-40 vs TAM

OF-40 vs TAM at a glance — weight 45,500 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 75 km/h, range 600 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 4.

OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40
TAM main battle tank side profile drawing
🇦🇷 TAM
Specifications
OF-40 TAM
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Palmaria Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 36 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.5 million
Combat weight 45.5 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 600 km 550 km
Length 9.22 m 8.23 m
Width 3.51 m 3.12 m
Height 2.45 m 2.42 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
OF-40 TAM
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 830 hp MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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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.