Centurion vs M1A1 Abrams
The Centurion and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| British tank, entering service in 1946, saw use in the Korean War and multiple Middle Eastern conflicts. | |
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| 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 |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 51.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 100 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.38 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and M1A1 Abrams require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 4,423 units of the Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and M1A1 Abrams?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.