Pz.68 vs Type 59MII
The Pz.68 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Ateliers fédéraux de Thun and Norinco respectively. The Pz.68 weighs 39.7 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Pz.68 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 350 km for the Pz.68 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Pz.68 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Pz.68 has been produced in 372 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.05 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.30 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.59 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Pz.68 or Type 59MII?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Pz.68 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the Pz.68 or Type 59MII?
The Pz.68 is heavier at 39.7 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Pz.68 or Type 59MII?
The Pz.68 is longer at 9.49 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Pz.68 and Type 59MII require?
Both the Pz.68 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pz.68 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the Pz.68 and Type 59MII?
The Pz.68 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.