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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs FV214 Conqueror

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
FV214 Conqueror main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV214 Conqueror
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion FV214 Conqueror
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 Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 4,423 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 66.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 34 km/h
Operational range 100 km 153 km
Length 9.83 m 11.58 m
Width 3.38 m 4.00 m
Height 2.94 m 3.35 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion FV214 Conqueror
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 L1 120mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the FV214 Conqueror are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 66.0 tons for the FV214 Conqueror. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the FV214 Conqueror carries a 1 L1 120mm gun.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 200 for the FV214 Conqueror. The Royal Ordnance Centurion entered service 9 years before the FV214 Conqueror (1946 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is faster with a maximum road speed of 34 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror has a longer operational range at 153 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and FV214 Conqueror require?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and FV214 Conqueror?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the FV214 Conqueror carries 1 L1 120mm gun as its main armament.