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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Panzer 58
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · EARLY COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Tank ClassificationMedium Tank
- GenerationEarly Cold War
- Combat Weight35.1 t
- Crew Size4
- Service Entry Year1958
◈Firepower4MOD.4
- Main Gun Calibre105 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)52
- Ammunition Stowage44
▣Protection2MOD.2
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)80 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)80 mm
◇Mobility5MOD.5
- Engine Power600 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio17.1 hp/t
- Max Road Speed55 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed30 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)350 km
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (Hull)6.9 m
- Width3.06 m
- Height2.85 m
- Ground Clearance1.1 m
▤Production & Service1MOD.1
- Total Production Units12
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1953Sale: Switzerland (12 units)
- 1958Production started
- 1961Production ended
68
years in service
3
years in production
12
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Panzer 58SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 |  Switzerland | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A tank with medium weight and armor, balancing mobility and firepower.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
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