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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Challenger 2

Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Challenger 2 at a glance — weight 51,000 vs 75,000 kg, top speed 34 vs 59 km/h, range 100 vs 550 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver).

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance CenturionFull specs
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🇬🇧 Challenger 2Full specs
Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion Challenger 2
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 447 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 75.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 59 km/h
Operational range 100 km 550 km
Length 9.83 m 13.50 m
Width 3.38 m 4.20 m
Height 2.94 m 2.49 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion Challenger 2
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun L30A1 120 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 59 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Challenger 2 require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Challenger 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 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 Challenger 2?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 447 units of the Challenger 2.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Challenger 2?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Challenger 2 carries L30A1 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.