Pz.68 vs T-72
The Pz.68 and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Ateliers fédéraux de Thun and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Pz.68 weighs 39.7 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Pz.68 vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 350 km for the Pz.68 vs 500 km for the T-72. The Pz.68 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The Pz.68 has been produced in 372 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| 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 main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.73 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Pz.68 or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Pz.68's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Pz.68 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the Pz.68 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Pz.68 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Pz.68's 9.49 meters.
How many crew members do the Pz.68 and T-72 require?
The Pz.68 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pz.68 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the Pz.68 and T-72?
The Pz.68 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.