Centauro vs M50 Ontos
The Centauro and the M50 Ontos are both Tank Destroyers, manufactured by Otobreda / Bolzano and Allis-Chalmers respectively. At 25.0 tons, the Centauro is 3.0x the M50 Ontos's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Centauro vs 48 km/h for the M50 Ontos. Operational range is 800 km for the Centauro vs 240 km for the M50 Ontos. The Centauro is armed with a 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the M50 Ontos carries a 6s 106mm gun. The Centauro has been produced in 244 units vs 297 for the M50 Ontos.
| 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, 297 units built, armed with six 106mm recoilless rifles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
| Number produced | 297 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 | 8.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 240 km â—‰ |
| Length | 3.82 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.13 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | General Motors Model 302 Diesel Engine with 145 hp |
| Main armament | 6s 106mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 4 12.7mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centauro or M50 Ontos?
The Centauro is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the M50 Ontos's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centauro or M50 Ontos?
The Centauro has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M50 Ontos's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the Centauro or M50 Ontos?
The Centauro is heavier at 25.0 tons combat weight compared to the M50 Ontos's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Centauro or M50 Ontos?
The Centauro is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the M50 Ontos's 3.82 meters.
How many crew members do the Centauro and M50 Ontos require?
The Centauro requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M50 Ontos's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centauro or M50 Ontos?
The M50 Ontos has been produced in greater numbers with 297 units compared to 244 units of the Centauro.
What are the main armaments of the Centauro and M50 Ontos?
The Centauro is armed with 1 OTO-Melara 105mm rifled barrel gun while the M50 Ontos carries 6s 106mm gun as its main armament.