MB-3 Tamoyo vs TAM

Overview

The MB-3 Tamoyo and the TAM are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil and Thyssen-Henschel respectively.

The MB-3 Tamoyo weighs 30.0 tons vs 30.0 tons for the TAM. Top speed is 67 km/h for the MB-3 Tamoyo vs 75 km/h for the TAM. Operational range is 550 km for the MB-3 Tamoyo vs 550 km for the TAM. The MB-3 Tamoyo is armed with a 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun, while the TAM carries a 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.

The MB-3 Tamoyo has been produced in 150 units vs 200 for the TAM.

Brazilian tank, 150 units built, designed by Bernardini but never entered service.
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio, Brazil
Number produced 150 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 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 67 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 8.77 m
Width 3.22 m
Height 2.50 m
Crew 4
Engine Saab-Scania DSI-14 Diesel Engine with 600 hp
Main armament 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds)

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 MB-3 Tamoyo or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 67 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MB-3 Tamoyo or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the MB-3 Tamoyo or TAM?
The TAM is heavier at 30.0 tons combat weight compared to the MB-3 Tamoyo's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the MB-3 Tamoyo or TAM?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is longer at 8.77 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the MB-3 Tamoyo and TAM require?
Both the MB-3 Tamoyo and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-3 Tamoyo or TAM?
The TAM has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 150 units of the MB-3 Tamoyo.
What are the main armaments of the MB-3 Tamoyo and TAM?
The MB-3 Tamoyo is armed with 1 Bernardini 90mm rifled barrel gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.