Argentina Upgrades TAM Tank to the 2C-A2 Version

Argentina’s Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, participated in a ceremony on December 20 marking the delivery of 10 units of the Argentine medium tank TAM, upgraded to the 2C-A2 version.

The event took place at the Arsenals Directorate Headquarters in Boulogne, with the head of the Army, Major General Carlos Alberto Presti, also in attendance. These 10 units mark the first tank squadron in the Argentine Army fully equipped with the latest version of the TAM.

The TAM 2C project proposes to modernize 74 TAM tanks in five years, with a complementary stage of 30 additional units, estimating that more than 100 tanks will be manufactured in the foreseen time. IMPSA was hired to carry out the metal-mechanical part, while the optronic instruments were provided by Elbit Systems.

The TAM 2CA2’s overall dimensions and weight allow for easy transportation and deployment. The tank's turret is armed with a Rheinmetall Rh-105-30 105mm smoothbore gun manufactured in Argentina as the FM K.4 Modelo 1L. One of the notable features of the TAM 2CA2 is its new fire control system which enables the tank to engage targets accurately and efficiently, even on the move. The tank's onboard computer systems enhance its operational capabilities, providing the crew with vital information and improving overall situational awareness on the battlefield.