Pz.68 vs Type 74
Overview
The Pz.68 and the Type 74 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Ateliers fédéraux de Thun and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.
The Pz.68 weighs 39.7 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 74. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Pz.68 vs 53 km/h for the Type 74. Operational range is 350 km for the Pz.68 vs 400 km for the Type 74. The Pz.68 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 74 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun.
The Pz.68 has been produced in 372 units vs 870 for the Type 74.
| 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 |
| Japanese main battle tank, 870 built by Mitsubishi, featured a hydropneumatic suspension system. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 870 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 53 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.42 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.18 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.67 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Pz.68 or Type 74?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Type 74's 53 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Pz.68 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Pz.68's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the Pz.68 or Type 74?
The Pz.68 is heavier at 39.7 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Pz.68 or Type 74?
The Pz.68 is longer at 9.49 meters compared to the Type 74's 9.42 meters.
How many crew members do the Pz.68 and Type 74 require?
Both the Pz.68 and Type 74 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pz.68 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has been produced in greater numbers with 870 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the Pz.68 and Type 74?
The Pz.68 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.