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M60A3 TTS Patton vs Pz.68

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
Pz.68 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pz.68
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Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton Pz.68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Ateliers fédéraux de Thun
Number produced 8,931 units 372 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 39.7 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 450 km 350 km
Length 9.75 m 9.49 m
Width 3.96 m 3.14 m
Height 3.84 m 2.75 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton Pz.68
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 2 7.5mm machine guns
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp

Overview

The M60A3 TTS Patton and the Pz.68 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Ateliers fédéraux de Thun respectively.

The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 39.7 tons for the Pz.68. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 55 km/h for the Pz.68. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 350 km for the Pz.68. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the Pz.68 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.

The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 372 for the Pz.68. The Pz.68 entered service 8 years before the M60A3 TTS Patton (1971 vs 1979).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Pz.68?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Pz.68?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Pz.68?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Pz.68's 9.49 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Pz.68 require?
Both the M60A3 TTS Patton and Pz.68 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Pz.68?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Pz.68?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.