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AMX-30 vs Pz.68

AMX-30 vs Pz.68 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 39,700 kg, top speed 65 vs 55 km/h, range 600 vs 350 km, crew — vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
Pz.68 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pz.68
Specifications
AMX-30 Pz.68
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Ateliers fédéraux de Thun
Number produced 3,571 units 372 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 39.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 600 km 350 km
Length 9.48 m 9.49 m
Width 3.10 m 3.14 m
Height 2.28 m 2.75 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 Pz.68
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 2 7.5mm machine guns
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-30 or Pz.68?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Pz.68's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Pz.68?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is heavier at 39.7 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is longer at 9.49 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Pz.68 require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Pz.68's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Pz.68?
The AMX-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,571 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Pz.68?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.