T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs TAM
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the TAM are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Thyssen-Henschel respectively. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 weighs 36.5 tons vs 30.0 tons for the TAM. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 75 km/h for the TAM. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 550 km for the TAM. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the TAM carries a 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 200 for the TAM.
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 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 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or TAM?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or TAM?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and TAM require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or TAM?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and TAM?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.