Centauro vs M36 Jackson
The Centauro and the M36 Jackson are both Tank Destroyers, manufactured by Otobreda / Bolzano and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Centauro weighs 25.0 tons vs 28.1 tons for the M36 Jackson. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Centauro vs 48 km/h for the M36 Jackson. Operational range is 800 km for the Centauro vs 240 km for the M36 Jackson. The Centauro is armed with a 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the M36 Jackson carries a 1 M3 90mm gun. The Centauro has been produced in 244 units vs 1,700 for the M36 Jackson.
| Italian tank destroyer, with 244 units built, manufactured by Otobreda and Bolzano. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Otobreda / Bolzano |
| Number produced | 244 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.6 million |
| American tank destroyer, approximately 1700 built, featured a 90mm gun to combat heavier enemy armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 1,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 25.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 28.1 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 240 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.04 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Ford GAA V-8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centauro or M36 Jackson?
The Centauro is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the M36 Jackson's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centauro or M36 Jackson?
The Centauro has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M36 Jackson's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the Centauro or M36 Jackson?
The M36 Jackson is heavier at 28.1 tons combat weight compared to the Centauro's 25.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centauro or M36 Jackson?
The Centauro is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the M36 Jackson's 6.14 meters.
How many crew members do the Centauro and M36 Jackson require?
The M36 Jackson requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Centauro's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centauro or M36 Jackson?
The M36 Jackson has been produced in greater numbers with 1,700 units compared to 244 units of the Centauro.
What are the main armaments of the Centauro and M36 Jackson?
The Centauro is armed with 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun while the M36 Jackson carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.