TAM vs Vickers Mk.3
| 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 |
| British tank, 112 units built, intended for export but never entered service. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 38.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 490 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.16 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.47 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the TAM or Vickers Mk.3?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the TAM or Vickers Mk.3?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the TAM or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is heavier at 38.7 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the TAM or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the TAM and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the TAM and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAM or Vickers Mk.3?
The TAM has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the TAM and Vickers Mk.3?
The TAM is armed with 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.