Centurion vs Challenger

Overview

The Centurion and the Challenger are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Vickers Defense Systems respectively.

The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 62.0 tons for the Challenger. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 56 km/h for the Challenger. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 450 km for the Challenger. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Challenger carries a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun.

The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 420 for the Challenger. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Centurion vs $1.5M for the Challenger. The Centurion entered service 37 years before the Challenger (1946 vs 1983).

Centurion

British tank, entering service in 1946, saw use in the Korean War and multiple Middle Eastern conflicts.
Profile of Centurion
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 4,423 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million
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Challenger

British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built.
Profile of Challenger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 420 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million
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Centurion

Combat weight 51.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 34 km/h ◉
Operational range 100 km ◉
Length 9.83 m ◉
Width 3.38 m ◉
Height 2.94 m ◉
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds)

Challenger

Combat weight 62.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 56 km/h ◉
Operational range 450 km ◉
Length 11.56 m ◉
Width 3.51 m ◉
Height 2.95 m ◉
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Engine Perkins CV12 26 litre diesel 1,200 hp (895 kW)
Main armament Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm L8A2

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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