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Pz.68 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

Pz.68 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 39,700 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 55 vs 50 km/h, range 350 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Pz.68 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pz.68Full specs
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
Pz.68 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Ateliers fédéraux de Thun Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 372 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 39.7 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 350 km 400 km
Length 9.49 m 9.00 m
Width 3.14 m 3.27 m
Height 2.75 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Pz.68 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 7.5mm machine guns 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.