AMX-30 vs Vickers Mk.3
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| British tank, 112 units built, intended for export but never entered service. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 36.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.48 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.10 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 20 mm modèle F2 gun |
| Combat weight | 38.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 490 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.16 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.47 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-30 or Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is heavier at 38.7 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,571 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.