AMX-32 vs Vickers Mk.3

Overview

The AMX-32 and the Vickers Mk.3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Vickers Defense Systems respectively.

The AMX-32 weighs 40.0 tons vs 38.7 tons for the Vickers Mk.3. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 vs 60 km/h for the Vickers Mk.3. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 vs 490 km for the Vickers Mk.3. The AMX-32 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Vickers Mk.3 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.

French MBT, with a 120mm gun, was a GIAT Industries export design that did not enter production.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries
Number produced -- 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 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h
Operational range 530 km
Length 9.45 m
Width 3.24 m
Height 2.29 m
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 720 hp
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds)
Combat weight 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Operational range 490 km
Length 9.78 m
Width 3.16 m
Height 2.47 m
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-32 or Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-32 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-32 or Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-32 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-32 is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the AMX-32's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the AMX-32 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and Vickers Mk.3?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.