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AMX-30 vs Vickers Mk.3

AMX-30 vs Vickers Mk.3 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 38,700 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 600 vs 490 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30Full specs
Vickers Mk.3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Mk.3Full specs
Specifications
AMX-30 Vickers Mk.3
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 3,571 units 112 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 600 km 490 km
Length 9.48 m 9.78 m
Width 3.10 m 3.16 m
Height 2.28 m 2.47 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 Vickers Mk.3
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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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?
Both the AMX-30 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
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.