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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Leopard 1

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🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
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🇩🇪 Leopard 1
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion Leopard 1
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Krauss-Maffei
Number produced 4,423 units 6,565 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 42.4 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 100 km 600 km
Length 9.83 m 9.54 m
Width 3.38 m 3.37 m
Height 2.94 m 2.70 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion Leopard 1
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial)
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the Leopard 1 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Krauss-Maffei respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 42.4 tons for the Leopard 1. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 65 km/h for the Leopard 1. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 600 km for the Leopard 1. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Leopard 1 carries a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 6,565 for the Leopard 1. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs $0.25M for the Leopard 1. The Royal Ordnance Centurion entered service 19 years before the Leopard 1 (1946 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Leopard 1 require?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Leopard 1's 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Leopard 1?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 4,423 units of the Royal Ordnance Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Leopard 1?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Leopard 1 carries 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun as its main armament.