The Swiss Army Panzer 68 - OUR NEWEST TANK ACQUISITION!

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Watch our Leopard 1 help unload his little cousin off the truck!
AusArmour Assistant Manager, Jason Belgrave, gives us a tour of the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum's brand new Swiss Army Panzer 68.
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[@Szlejer]

50+ year old tank, fully kitted and in almost in mint condition... Swiss maintenance and quality. Much impressed.

[@CaptainSeato]

He said it's from the second batch, produced from '74 on. Technically, less than 50 years old. Technically. :D

[@fireabend_1226]

is it.

[@nickward1366]

Won’t have seen much action though mmm.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Still better preserved and more complete than my dad's old cars from the 1970s....

[@eragon96grasel]

These tanks were garbage. They caused a major scanal and allegations of corruption.

[@airbutz]

Looong ago .. as a young soldier in the Swiss Tank Forces I spent months with this baby before we switched to the Leopard II. I have good memories of the PZ 68 .. Very nice to sleep on the rear flat covers after a hard day of training .. Cannon in 6 o clock position high.. protection cover over the barrel.. nice and cosy underneath even in a november repetition course in the alps. Have fun with "my old baby".. and take care of it !! Greetings from Switzerland

[@karlmuller6456]

As a Swiss, this brought a tiny little tear to my eye. U guys are truly amazing, Greetings!

[@Mishn0]

She looks like the offspring of a Leo and an M48 somewhat. The hyd cooler inside of the turret is feasible due to the Swiss never deploying to the desert I guess. Sort of a dual-use hyd cooler/crew heater. I always get the impression that Jason just KNOWS all of these facts and figures during his presentations. Such good delivery.

[@jefferydraper4019]

Coldest place in the freaking world, a tank with a malfunctioning heater. First day of Hohenfels Jan 1991...woke up, opened my tank commanders hatch to snow...and the first words from my driver "Hey sir...the heater stopped working." Good times.

[@andredegiuli5201]

J'ai servis comme pointeur /chargeur puis comandant sur ce char durant une dizaine d'année. C'est avec une grande émotion que je le revois au antipodes de la Suisse. I served as pointer/loader and then commander on this tank for about ten years. It is with great emotion that I see him again at the antipodes of Switzerland.

[@uelisuter1563]

I was driver in Pz68 and enjoyed every second in that tank. Very nice to drive and i allways had the fastest tank...because i put the gaspedal stopp with hammer away...so my tank made 200 rpm more than others fun time😂

[@Bird_Dog00]

Maybe you can confirm something for me: I was a bit confused as I first saw the turret in this video. Mainly the shape of the range finder housings. I memory serves me right, the 68 turrets have more rounded, cast-like looking housings compared to the box-like looking ones on the 61. After looking for a few more details, I think this is a Panzer 68 hull mated to a Panzer 61 turret. Am I correct or wrong?

[@uelisuter1563]

The first two series 170 & 50 tanks had the smaller turret, similar to Pz61.For the loader and gunner very tight. Serie 3.and 4. 110 and 60 units was built with bigger size turret, called GT ( gosser Turm ) It was heavier and with that some upgrade at the gear and suspension needed. At the end with the latest edition callet Pz 68/88 it was a useful tank with good first shot hit. Nice tank to drive because of very good steering and gear. It could have more power.I liked @@Bird_Dog00

[@Bird_Dog00]

@@uelisuter1563 Ah, so it's a early Pz 68 turret that looks similar to the Pz 61's. Dank hegisch.

[@HoRo72]

I was Gunner and Loader on this Tank in my whole Military Service Time in the Swiss Army.

[@jasonbelgrave2831]

Hello Bison, I'd love to hear about your time in this vehicle. Could you please make contact via our website and email address. Thanks, Jason

[@markdavis2475]

Swiss Army Panzer! Can't wait to see all the special fold out tools! Special episode coming?😃

[@brucelamberton8819]

Yes but does it still have the tweezers?

[@markdavis2475]

@@brucelamberton8819 Guess so! They must need some special tools to repair the onboard Cuckoo clock 🙂

[@ox2design]

@@markdavis2475 Cuckoo clock is southern germany :)

[@markdavis2475]

@@ox2design Ahh, cool! So it probably came with one from the factory!

[@koflynn2159]

It's so cool that more Swiss tanks are getting recognition. Keep up the good work boys!

[@user-zq9ts8mq3e]

этот танк не произведен в швейцарии.

[@theonlymadmac4771]

@@user-zq9ts8mq3e it is not made in Switzerland but it was😂

[@megakaputmacher]

@@user-zq9ts8mq3e uhm, where else do you think it was made?

[@williamspitzschuh8167]

Switzerland produces its own models of west german tanks

[@williamspitzschuh8167]

Under license

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding addition to the museum and great tank tour.

[@jimmyandtommy1]

The Chieftain will be pleased with the coverage of the track tensioning system 😂

[@thurin84]

but saddened no "oh buggar the tank is on fire!"

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

​@@thurin84LoL! I think Nicholas Moran would be able to climb out pretty quickly...this PZ 68 is definitely made for taller tankers. Considering how small it seems on the outside, it looks pretty roomy inside (of course it's not bombed up/full of ammo, but still). Has The Chieftain covered the Pz68 yet? Since wotb and wargaming slumped, haven't seen too many regular reviews from him. Guess i better browse his old vids, but I don't remember seeing him do the Pz68.

[@thurin84]

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 i havent seen one for the pz68 but with them split between wot and his channel its easy to miss some here and there. yeah, theres been a definite slump in insides the hatches. the chieftans put out a good bit of other tank related content though.

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

Actually, the track tensioner was hydraulic. The tensioners only had to be adjusted every now and then to set minimum tension, and they had to be set all the way to slack to remove/service the tracks. The actual tensioning was done automatically by hydraulics.

[@robertsmart4628]

Wouldn't be surprised that you have more armour than most countries.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

They definitely have more than our own army 😂😂

[@robertsmart4628]

@@davidbarnsley8486 we in the UK keep giving them away. I wouldn't mind one for going shopping. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattrich7998]

NZ comes to mind 😂

[@allyreneepenny9447]

The Swiss Army is one of a biggest force in Central Europe ❗Has more men than the French or German Army! I mean the Swiss Army has a man power between 300.000men .In Emercency times 500.000men.

[@victorinox3897]

As a Swiss I served 17 years on the Pz68. Started as a recruit as a gunner and loader and ended as a commander and platoon leader with the rank of first lieutenant. I am very pleased to see that you like our baby. Have fun with it and take care of it, as we have done all these years. Greetings from Switzerland.😜

[@nicflatterie7772]

Please sign here for the package. The real hero here is the trailer, being able to support two tanks! So nice to see a running leopard, we had these while I was in the Canadian army.

[@roxsanakourov.4513]

the gentlemen who told us about the tank was very knowledgeable about every aspect. Nice job men, I love all of your machines.

[@laurenssmith9534]

I had to do a double take when I saw the SLM plate on the gearbox. It roughly translates to “Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works” they were known for building railway locos especially cog rack locos never knew they built gearboxes for tanks

[@Kampfhamster81]

they also built the motors for the Leo 2 in licence later in the 90's.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Makes sense though...it takes a heavy industry to build locomotives and tanks. For instance, the American M4 Shermans were also built by a locomotive company (although they utilized a number of different power trains from various automotive manufacturers, Ford, GM, and even Chrysler, I think...all of the big 3). But the Swiss had their own resources (some borrowed from Germany). Until watching this video, I never realized how much I love this tank! Maybe not the best protected, but it's still a thing of beauty.

[@bumblebeebob]

Holy smokes! First the weekly Cutting Edge Engineering drop the a surprise Oz Armory vid!

[@Pyjamarama11]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="185">03:05</a> so excited to be arriving at it's new home, that it wees itself !

[@stevem3605]

Another outstanding acquisition. Showing the world what a great museum looks like. Thanks for the in depth video.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Jason, and team, another brilliant addition to your amazing museum, Cheers.

[@rogerc6533]

What a beautiful Acquisition! That must be a bizzare sight for anyone passing by on the highway.

[@fedupamerican6534]

Every episode is like Christmas. Keep up the great work and videos. Love From America

[@TheGeezzer]

Well, they gave (swapped) you a tank that was in great condition with most if not all of its ancillary equipment in situ, the engine was in a surprisingly well-looked-after condition which says a lot about its former owners! You have to keep a watch on the Swiss!

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Nice Pun! ⌚

[@HoRo72]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3OlYYGtqcybhbc The Link will show you Parts of the Training of Crews with the Tank 68. I've found this on KZbin. Very rare Pictures!It was a Swiss TV Report from 1986. The Lanquage is French. Unfortunately no english Subtitles exist. ( sorry for my typo, english is not my Mother Tongue 😢 )

[@hughhead9079]

Wow, still almost entirely kitted out and running strong approaching 50... She's a beauty!

[@sangay9361]

Ahahaha well in the swiss army we still use M113 made in 1963 and M109 produced in 1966 (the M113 only in artillery as FDC and the M109 have been modernised)

[@brucelamberton8819]

Always impressed not just by your eclectic collection but your knowledge of these vehicles too.

[@NinjaKittyBonks]

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Tankday, Thursday, Tankday, Saturday! 2 out of 7 is not bad at all 🐈‍⬛

[@simonmarsden66]

Probably worth mentioning to your viewers that CES would be Complete Equipment Schedule

[@bpdp379]

Thank you! I came to ask just that. I am used to BII (Basic Issue Items)

[@russellhamer8690]

Crew,You've gone from strength to strength..An army of Fans n admirers who cone to this site because Everything That's Done,Is Done Properly,from the VT to sweeping up..Its all done with enthusiasm n professionalism..Can't wait for the YT award fir a 100k subs..lots of love from Blighty..

[@patchmack4469]

fantastic swap and a worth while piece of kit to show off - she sounds great too, pretty much what you expect i think from the Swiss, all parts well maintained and moving correctly

[@wekker090]

So far away and one of the best armour musea.

[@russwoodward8251]

A great day to listen with headphones if you like V8 diesels. Thank you. This tank is a great addition to the museum.

[@stephencox4224]

Just think about it these guys from Aus Armour have probably driven more types of tanks than most actual Tank Corp drivers would in a lifetime of service, They have pretty much Tanks from most every Nation and from a timeframe where most modern Tankers would literally only ever see such examples as static displays in a Museum. So many of the Tanks here actually work bar the Weapons of course so the staff here are probably the most Multiskilled Tank Drivers on the planet.

[@alamore5084]

Love these videos and this newly descovered channel. I am imagining this is the latest vehicle delivered to my house😁

[@gerardhogan3]

What a absolutely beautiful piece of kit....not you Jas, the bloody tank!

[@oldtimers6460]

Well done ,a nice acquisition to the tank museum.

[@michaelsilva7176]

Looks great!

[@normangiven6436]

that was quite a task to get it all the way across the planet!

[@Michael_CS615]

Was waiting for this - saw it earlier this week. Jason might recall I asked about WHO is the "Tom Cruise" of the workshop.......

[@MililaniJag]

Very Cool! Cheers!

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

Another fantastic addition to the collection and a very informative video, thanks and well done guys

[@davidkimmel4216]

Enjoyed very much

[@Bill53AD]

Beautiful addition to the museum and good trade. Keep the videos coming mates.

[@dukeallen432]

Thanks for sharing delivery. And detail presentation second to none.

[@Max_Flashheart]

Congrats on the new tank

[@StrangelyBrownNo1]

Great video as always - really nicely shot and informative!

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Congratulations on the new acquisition! She's beauty!

[@BlessedFallout]

That’s a beauty

[@billbarton9046]

Brilliant informative video.

[@fireabend_1226]

very good presentation of the new tank.

[@jaybazza248]

So cool, cant wait to see it on Workshop Wednesday Thx AA&AM

[@kclark3188]

Bless that trailer that took that punishment of two tanks on its wheels. wow.

[@67daffy]

Bloody beauty!!

[@HS_Rick]

What a beauty!

[@dick8193]

Very nice!

[@Ganiscol]

The hydraulics cooling panel in the turret isnt strange at all, it makes sense from an efficiency point of view: Its the thickest piece of armor, so it has loads of heat capacity. Its way up there in the wind, so it can dissipate the heat better than the hull. And since its passive cooling it saves space and weight. Sure, it adds to the heat signature, but likely not more than the engine heating up the hull.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Wow! Verry, verry nice! I'm gunna hafta get up to the museum and check everything out some day...🤔

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@treadheadpete4770]

Nice addition!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Another one to look forward to seeing in august 👍👍

[@richardphelan8414]

The bottles of oil are collectors items ,I love this stuff and His walk about explaining things is awesome Just Brilliant stuff many thanks

[@blackeaglefabrication2369]

Beautiful work as always. Canada

[@TDP8837]

amazing!

[@military-vehicles]

Interesting video! there are still plenty of beautiful vehicles 👍👍

[@VERBLASSEN]

No doubt one of my favorite tanks

[@hrmpug1092]

Visited a few days ago, and was curious what this one was. Thanks guys!

[@harpomarx7777]

A very good trade indeed!

[@TaylorLiam87]

Trading tanks! Love it

[@maverick4177]

As a Neutral country……the Swiss sure have a lot of tanks and chocolate 😂

[@danielmc762]

Awesome condition

[@johnanon6938]

Newest acquisition is super cool. Some fake plastic/resin ammo in all those empty spots might be great to look at, but probably make it claustrophobic inside.

[@999torino]

Thanks to Kurt for jumping in with questions. Not everybody is a full-blown tank geek, it is good to stop now and then for an explanation.

[@JG-mp5nb]

She looks in good nick!

[@twitafftwitaff7029]

Congratz on the new addition

[@tgoel1234]

J'ai fait l'armée suisse comme soldat de char sur 68, puis sur Léopard 2.... que de souvenirs...

[@ariedekker7350]

Pretty impressive.

[@christopherkehoe3402]

you guys are just great, at this rate you'll soon have enough tanks for your own army!

[@flo9575]

Haha they even let the military licence plate mounted. No prob its unique and deleted from register anyway! 😅 Switzerland here btw thanks for the video

[@joec3626]

Hurray!

[@highlander147]

Thanks Jason, great brief! Great how most of the labels are bilingual in German/ French (both official Swiss languages) . Was the colour-coding of the various lubricant bottles a standard thing, or am I reading too much into it 😀

[@jannuzz76]

Actually most labels are trilingual German, French and Italian,Switzerland have 3 official language plus Romanch recognised but not in use for official stuff

[@jefferydraper4019]

@@jannuzz76 Even an English speaker can understand them. Geshutz....weapon oil. Machinen...engine oil.

[@randysurline4651]

That rig is nice too

[@65bravo]

Lovely 😍👍

[@moefuggerr2970]

Nice.

[@georgesgohier484]

Nice..... Runs like a top

[@wernervanderwalt8541]

That is the cleanest tank I've seen in ages

[@anthonylarocco161]

I now have more than one reason to visit Australia....

[@ggginforlab]

Leo 1, what a beast... Returning to work vs the reds, and never retired as recovery vehicle 😁

[@Loki52020]

My main question is how do u acquire these finds ?

[@HK94]

That is one good looking tank...

[@lloydgoldston3620]

Leopard saves the day!!

[@coldwarkid6611]

The presenter did a really nice job of showing off the tank. Very interesting.

[@TheGixernutter]

Impressive. Very.

[@mongolike513]

Time to introduce the armour museum to the ammunition museum. Just watch the tourist numbers to Cairns go off the clock!

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Heck of an engine deck!

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Gunner's sight can go from 1.5 to X8 magnification? Those are rookie numbers! Man... I'd love to turn one of these into a man cave. Without the ready rounds in the turret, it still looks fairly roomy to me, it's plenty tall and I'm 6'2". Also, I'm quite comfortable in tight spaces anyhow, and mindful of the turret monster and pinch points like in the gun elevator he showed(working around various industrial.machinery and presses has made me learn to respect heavy chunks of steel in motion)... I think I'd feel quite at home in a PZ 68. Love how he even showed a bit about the track tensioning system. If I ever make a trip to Australia, remind me to apply for citizenship while I'm there. Maybe I'll trade places with (or at least house sit for) Steve Bowditch! ⛳

[@b08m4rt1n]

I thought it would have knives and screwdrivers pop out the sides.

[@echohunter4199]

While I was in Iraq in 2003-04 we had to keep a complete tow bar on each vehicle if we were in a LOGPAC convoy and nothing pissed me off more than when a vehicle didn’t have the adapter ‘feet’ (parts that allowed the bar to connect to various towing/lifting points) because it was basically useless if we needed it.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🎖️⭐🙏🇺🇲🏆 Thank you for sharing

[@norsehall309]

G'day Boys, well done with the purchase of this tank, another fantastic ride adventure, cheers mates.

[@nathanroberts355]

It be unreal to see this Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest 2023