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Olifant 1 vs Vickers Mk.3

Olifant 1 vs Vickers Mk.3 at a glance β€” weight 56,000 vs 38,700 kg, top speed 34 vs 60 km/h, range 150 vs 490 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Olifant 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Olifant 1
Vickers Mk.3 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Vickers Mk.3
Specifications
Olifant 1 Vickers Mk.3
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer OMC Engineering Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 250 units 112 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 56.0 tons 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 150 km 490 km
Length 8.29 m 9.78 m
Width 3.39 m 3.16 m
Height 2.94 m 2.47 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Olifant 1 Vickers Mk.3
Main armament 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 7.62mm AA machine gun 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Engine Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Olifant 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Olifant 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 has a longer operational range at 490 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Olifant 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Olifant 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Olifant 1 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the Olifant 1 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Olifant 1 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Olifant 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the Olifant 1 and Vickers Mk.3?
The Olifant 1 is armed with 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.