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Leopard 1 vs Pz.68

Leopard 1 vs Pz.68 at a glance β€” weight 42,400 vs 39,700 kg, top speed 65 vs 55 km/h, range 600 vs 350 km, crew β€” vs 4.

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Leopard 1
Pz.68 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Pz.68
Specifications
Leopard 1 Pz.68
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Ateliers fΓ©dΓ©raux de Thun
Number produced 6,565 units 372 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 39.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 600 km 350 km
Length 9.54 m 9.49 m
Width 3.37 m 3.14 m
Height 2.70 m 2.75 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 Pz.68
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 2 7.5mm machine guns
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or Pz.68?
The Leopard 1 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 Leopard 1 or Pz.68?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Pz.68?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Pz.68?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the Pz.68's 9.49 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Pz.68 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Pz.68's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Pz.68?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Pz.68?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.