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M1A1 Abrams vs Pz.68

M1A1 Abrams vs Pz.68 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 39,700 kg, top speed 66 vs 55 km/h, range 465 vs 350 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Pz.68 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pz.68
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Pz.68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Ateliers fédéraux de Thun
Number produced 9,200 units 372 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 39.7 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 465 km 350 km
Length 9.83 m 9.49 m
Width 3.65 m 3.14 m
Height 2.43 m 2.75 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Pz.68
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 2 7.5mm machine guns
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp
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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.