AMX-10 RC vs Centauro

Overview

The AMX-10 RC is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the Centauro is a Tank Destroyer.

The AMX-10 RC weighs 17.2 tons vs 25.0 tons for the Centauro. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 105 km/h for the Centauro. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 800 km for the Centauro. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the Centauro carries a 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun.

The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 244 for the Centauro.

French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun.
Profile of AMX-10 RC
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries
Number produced 464 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Italian tank destroyer, with 244 units built, manufactured by Otobreda and Bolzano.
Profile of Centauro
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Tank Destroyer
Type Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer Otobreda / Bolzano
Number produced 244 units
Estimated unit price $1.6 million
Combat weight 17.2 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Length 9.15 m
Width 2.78 m
Height 2.56 m
Crew 4
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current)
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun
Combat weight 25.0 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Length 8.56 m
Width 3.05 m
Height 2.74 m
Crew 4
Engine Iveco Fiat MTCA V-6 Diesel Engine with 520 hp
Main armament 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or Centauro?
The Centauro is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or Centauro?
The Centauro has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the AMX-10 RC's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or Centauro?
The Centauro is heavier at 25.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-10 RC's 17.2 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or Centauro?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Centauro's 8.56 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and Centauro require?
Both the AMX-10 RC and Centauro require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or Centauro?
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in greater numbers with 464 units compared to 244 units of the Centauro.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and Centauro?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the Centauro carries 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.