Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo

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MB-3 Tamoyo
Type main battle tank
Place of origin Flag of Brazil Brazil
Production history
Designed 1983
Manufacturer Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio
Specifications
Weight 30t[1]
Length 6.5m (hull) [1]
Width 3.2m[1]
Height 2.5m [1]
Crew 4[1]

Primary
armament
Bernardini 90mm canon[1]
Secondary
armament
FN-MAG 7.62mm machine gum
Engine Saab-Scania DSI-14[1]
368kW
Power/weight 12.3(kW/t)
Transmission Allison CD-500 Mechanic[1] or General Electric HMPT-500 Automatic
Suspension Torsion Bars
Operational
range
550km[1]
Speed 67km/h[1]

The Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo was a Brazilian medium main battle tank that never reached production status, it never passed beyond the prototype stage (1983). It was followed by the EE-T1 Osório in 1984, the EE-T2 Osório in 1985, and the Tamoyo III in 1987[1]. The tank was armed with a 90mm gun and carried 68 rounds of ammunition[1].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Gelbart, Marsh (1996). Tanks main battle and light tanks. Brassey’s UK Ltd. ISBN 185753168X. 

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