M4 Sherman vs Pz.68
The M4 Sherman and the Pz.68 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Ateliers fédéraux de Thun respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 39.7 tons for the Pz.68. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 55 km/h for the Pz.68. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 350 km for the Pz.68. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Pz.68 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 372 for the Pz.68.
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.68 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.74 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 M4 Sherman or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 has a longer operational range at 350 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is heavier at 39.7 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is longer at 9.49 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and Pz.68 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Pz.68's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or Pz.68?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Pz.68?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.