OF-40 vs Vickers Mk.3
| Italian tank, 36 units built, based on the Palmaria self-propelled howitzer chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Palmaria |
| Number produced | 36 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| British tank, 112 units built, intended for export but never entered service. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 45.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 38.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 490 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.16 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.47 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OF-40 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the OF-40's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the OF-40 or Vickers Mk.3?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the OF-40 or Vickers Mk.3?
The OF-40 is heavier at 45.5 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the OF-40 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the OF-40's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the OF-40 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the OF-40 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OF-40 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 has been produced in greater numbers with 112 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the OF-40 and Vickers Mk.3?
The OF-40 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.