M1A1 Abrams vs Pz.68
The M1A1 Abrams and the Pz.68 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Ateliers fédéraux de Thun respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 39.7 tons for the Pz.68. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 55 km/h for the Pz.68. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 350 km for the Pz.68. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Pz.68 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 372 for the Pz.68.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Swiss tank, 372 units built, manufactured by Ateliers fédéraux de Thun. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Ateliers fédéraux de Thun |
| Number produced | 372 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 39.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.49 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.14 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.75 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 7.5mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Pz.68's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Pz.68's 9.49 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Pz.68 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Pz.68 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Pz.68?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.