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Pz.68 vs Type 74

Pz.68 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pz.68
Type 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 74
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Specifications
Pz.68 Type 74
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Ateliers fédéraux de Thun Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 372 units 870 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 39.7 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 53 km/h
Operational range 350 km 400 km
Length 9.49 m 9.42 m
Width 3.14 m 3.18 m
Height 2.75 m 2.67 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Pz.68 Type 74
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 7.5mm machine guns 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp

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. The Pz.68 entered service 4 years before the Type 74 (1971 vs 1975).

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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.