Centurion vs M47 Patton
| 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 main battle tank, built in 757 units by the Detroit Tank Plant, saw use in the Korean War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 757 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 | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton has a longer operational range at 130 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or M47 Patton?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M47 Patton's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or M47 Patton?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M47 Patton's 8.50 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and M47 Patton require?
The M47 Patton 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 M47 Patton?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and M47 Patton?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M47 Patton carries 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun as its main armament.