Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo
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The Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo was a Brazilian main battle tank
designed by Bernardini
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. The tank was armed with a 90mm gun and carried 68 rounds of ammunition.
Main battle tank
A main battle tank , also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fills the heavy direct fire role of many modern armies. They were originally conceived to replace the light, medium, heavy and super-heavy tanks. Development was spurred onwards in the Cold War with the development...
designed by Bernardini
Bernardini (company)
The Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio , of Sao Paulo, Brazil, was a safe manufacturer which operated from 1912 to 1992...
that never reached production status, it never passed beyond the prototype stage (1983). It was followed by the EE-T1 Osório
EE-T1 Osório
The Engesa EE-T1 Osório was a Brazilian main battle tank prototype. It was developed as a privately funded venture by Engesa, with little government support. It was intended to be sold first to Arab and other Third World countries, jump-starting production — and enabling the Brazilian Army to later...
in 1984, the EE-T2 Osório in 1985, and the Tamoyo III in 1987. The tank was armed with a 90mm gun and carried 68 rounds of ammunition.