TAM (tank)
TAM is a medium tank designed by Thyssen-Henschel of Germany for Argentina. "TAM" stands for Tanque Argentino Mediano.
Overview
The TAM was developed to meet Argentine requests for a medium tank to replace obsolete M4 Sherman and Sherman Firefly then in service with the Argentine army. A similar armored personnel carrier version was also required to replace M9 half-tracks. Thyssen-Henschel was awarded the development, and used their TH-301 light/medium tank design based on the highly successful Marder APC in service with Germany. The tank is in the 40 ton class and carries a moderate gun on a highly mobile chassis with moderate armor protection. It provides Argentina with a relatively modern design sufficient for its regional security needs, but has not garnered any export orders. This vehicle has not had the chance to prove itself in combat.
SpecificationsCrew: 4Weight: 30.5 tonsLength: 6.8mHeight: 2.4mRoad Speed: 75km/hRoad Range: 1000km
ArmamentPrimary Armament: Locally-produced Royal Ordnance L7A1 105mm tank gun (first vehicles); Rhinemetal LTA2 105mm tank gun (most vehicles); Locally-produced French CN-105-57 105mm tank gun (final vehicles)Primary Ammunition: 50 rounds of 105mm tank gun ammunition (APFSDS-T, HEAT-T, HESH, HE, HEP-T, Canister, Smoke, and Illumination rounds available)Primary Stabilization: Vertical axisCoaxial Armament: 7.62mm MachinegunCommander's Armament: 7.62mm MachinegunMachinegun Ammunition: 1200 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition
Variants
VCTP: Armored Personnel Carrier.
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