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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs M24 Chaffee

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
M24 Chaffee main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M24 Chaffee
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion M24 Chaffee
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 4,423 units 4,731 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.0 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 18.4 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 100 km 281 km
Length 9.83 m 5.50 m
Width 3.38 m 2.95 m
Height 2.94 m 2.46 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion M24 Chaffee
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 M6 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the M24 Chaffee are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

At 51.0 tons, the Royal Ordnance Centurion is 2.8x the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 55 km/h for the M24 Chaffee. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 281 km for the M24 Chaffee. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the M24 Chaffee carries a 1 M6 75mm gun.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 4,731 for the M24 Chaffee. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs $0.04M for the M24 Chaffee. The M24 Chaffee entered service 2 years before the Royal Ordnance Centurion (1944 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee has a longer operational range at 281 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M24 Chaffee?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M24 Chaffee?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M24 Chaffee require?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M24 Chaffee's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M24 Chaffee?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the M24 Chaffee at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee has been produced in greater numbers with 4,731 units compared to 4,423 units of the Royal Ordnance Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M24 Chaffee?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M24 Chaffee carries 1 M6 75mm gun as its main armament.