Pz.68 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Pz.68 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Ateliers fédéraux de Thun and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Pz.68 weighs 39.7 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Pz.68 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 350 km for the Pz.68 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Pz.68 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The Pz.68 has been produced in 372 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Pz.68 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Pz.68 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the Pz.68 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Pz.68 is heavier at 39.7 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Pz.68 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Pz.68 is longer at 9.49 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Pz.68 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Pz.68 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pz.68 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the Pz.68 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Pz.68 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.