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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Vickers Challenger

Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Vickers Challenger at a glance — weight 51,000 vs 62,000 kg, top speed 34 vs 56 km/h, range 100 vs 450 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver).

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance CenturionFull specs
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🇬🇧 Vickers ChallengerFull specs
Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion Vickers Challenger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 4,423 units 420 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $1.5 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 62.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 56 km/h
Operational range 100 km 450 km
Length 9.83 m 11.56 m
Width 3.38 m 3.51 m
Height 2.94 m 2.95 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion Vickers Challenger
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 7.62 mm L8A2
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Challenger?
The Vickers Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Challenger?
The Vickers Challenger has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Challenger?
The Vickers Challenger is heavier at 62.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Challenger?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Vickers Challenger require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Vickers Challenger require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Challenger?
The Vickers Challenger is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Challenger?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Vickers Challenger?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Vickers Challenger carries Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.