Osorio T-2 vs TAM

Overview

The Osorio T-2 and the TAM are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Engesa and Thyssen-Henschel respectively.

The Osorio T-2 weighs 43.0 tons vs 30.0 tons for the TAM. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Osorio T-2 vs 75 km/h for the TAM. Operational range is 550 km for the Osorio T-2 vs 550 km for the TAM. The Osorio T-2 is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (38 shells) gun, while the TAM carries a 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.

Brazilian main battle tank, designed by Engesa, never entered production despite prototype development.
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Engesa
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million

TAM

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 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.26 m
Height 2.37 m
Crew 4
Engine 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1040 hp
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (38 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun

TAM

Combat weight 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 8.23 m
Width 3.12 m
Height 2.42 m
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 Osorio T-2 or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Osorio T-2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Osorio T-2 or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Osorio T-2's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Osorio T-2 or TAM?
The Osorio T-2 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Osorio T-2 or TAM?
The Osorio T-2 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the Osorio T-2 and TAM require?
Both the Osorio T-2 and TAM require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Osorio T-2 and TAM?
The Osorio T-2 is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (38 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.