Centurion vs M4 Sherman
| British tank, entering service in 1946, saw use in the Korean War and multiple Middle Eastern conflicts. | |
| 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 medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is faster with a maximum road speed of 39 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Centurion's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 4,423 units of the Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and M4 Sherman?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.