Panzerartillerie-Kanone 68 Self-Propelled Howitzer

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Four prototypes were manufactured by K+W in 1972 with registration numbers M0871, M0898, M0899 and M0??? (source: Militaerfahrzeuge.ch). Model Id: 17620 Manufacture: RUAG Eidgenössische Konstruktions-Werkstätte (K+W), Thun, Bern, Switzerland (Design parent and manufacturer of prototype 1972) 1) Schweizerische Militärmuseum, Full, Switzerland Number of Photos: 7 Click here or on the image for this tank's profile page Unique ID: 809 Serial Number: “2” implied by registration number (second registration issued). Registration: “M0898” painted on nose and rear left mudflap. Name: Other Identification: Round rear view mirrors. “SMM” painted on plate on rear left hull. White stripe painted on right turret front and right turret side. White crosses painted on either side of nose.

2) RUAG Eidgenössische Konstruktions-Werkstätte (K+W), Thun, Switzerland Number of Photos: 5 Click here or on the image for this tank's profile page Unique ID: 1233 Serial Number: “3” painted on left turret front and right turret side, probably indicating prototype 3. Registration: “M0899” painted on nose. Name: Other Identification: Oval rear view mirrors. White stripe painted on right turret front and right turret side.