M1 Abrams vs Pz.68
M1 Abrams vs Pz.68 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 39,700 kg, top speed 72 vs 55 km/h, range 426 vs 350 km, crew — vs 4.
Specifications
|
M1 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 |
10,300 units |
372 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$8.5 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
66.8 tons |
39.7 tons |
| Maximum speed |
72 km/h |
55 km/h |
| Operational range |
426 km |
350 km |
| Length |
9.77 m |
9.49 m |
| Width |
3.66 m |
3.14 m |
| Height |
2.44 m |
2.75 m |
| Crew |
4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
M1 Abrams |
Pz.68 |
| Main armament |
120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
2 7.5mm machine guns |
| Engine |
Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
