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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs M48A5 Patton

Royal Ordnance Centurion vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 51,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 34 vs 48 km/h, range 100 vs 465 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance CenturionFull specs
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🇺🇸 M48A5 PattonFull specs
Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 4,423 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 100 km 465 km
Length 9.83 m 9.15 m
Width 3.38 m 3.63 m
Height 2.94 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion M48A5 Patton
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M48A5 Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M48A5 Patton require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M48A5 Patton require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M48A5 Patton?
Both the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M48A5 Patton cost approximately $0.3 million per unit.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 4,423 units of the Royal Ordnance Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M48A5 Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.