M48A5 Patton vs Pz.68
M48A5 Patton vs Pz.68 at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 39,700 kg, top speed 48 vs 55 km/h, range 465 vs 350 km, crew 4 vs 4.
Specifications
|
M48A5 Patton |
Pz.68 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Detroit Tank Plant |
Ateliers fédéraux de Thun |
| Number produced |
6,764 units |
372 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.3 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
52.0 tons |
39.7 tons |
| Maximum speed |
48 km/h |
55 km/h |
| Operational range |
465 km |
350 km |
| Length |
9.15 m |
9.49 m |
| Width |
3.63 m |
3.14 m |
| Height |
3.05 m |
2.75 m |
| Crew |
4 |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
M48A5 Patton |
Pz.68 |
| Main armament |
1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
2 7.5mm machine guns |
| Engine |
Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Pz.68?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Pz.68?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is longer at 9.49 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Pz.68 require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Pz.68 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Pz.68?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Pz.68?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.
