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TAM vs Type 98

TAM vs Type 98 at a glance — weight 30,000 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 75 vs 65 km/h, range 550 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

TAM main battle tank side profile drawing
🇦🇷 TAMFull specs
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🇨🇳 Type 98Full specs
Specifications
TAM Type 98
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Thyssen-Henschel Norinco
Number produced 200 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 30.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 550 km 450 km
Length 8.23 m 9.99 m
Width 3.12 m 3.45 m
Height 2.42 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
TAM Type 98
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TAM or Type 98?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Type 98's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the TAM or Type 98?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 98's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the TAM or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the TAM or Type 98?
The Type 98 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the TAM and Type 98 require?
The TAM requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 98.
Which is more expensive, the TAM or Type 98?
The Type 98 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the TAM at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAM or Type 98?
The TAM has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the TAM and Type 98?
The TAM is armed with 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.