M1 Abrams vs Pz.68
The M1 Abrams and the Pz.68 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Ateliers fédéraux de Thun respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 39.7 tons for the Pz.68. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 55 km/h for the Pz.68. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 350 km for the Pz.68. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Pz.68 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 372 for the Pz.68.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 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 M1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Pz.68's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Pz.68's 9.49 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Pz.68 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Pz.68's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Pz.68?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Pz.68?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.