Centurion vs Pz.68
Overview
The Centurion and the Pz.68 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Ateliers fédéraux de Thun respectively.
The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 39.7 tons for the Pz.68. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 55 km/h for the Pz.68. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 350 km for the Pz.68. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Pz.68 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.
The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 372 for the Pz.68.
| 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 |
| Swiss tank, 372 units built, manufactured by Ateliers fédéraux de Thun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Ateliers fédéraux de Thun |
| Number produced | 372 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 51.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.38 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.94 m ◉ |
| 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 | 39.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.49 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.14 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.75 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 837 BA 500 8-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 660 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 7.5mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or Pz.68?
The Pz.68 has a longer operational range at 350 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or Pz.68?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Pz.68's 39.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or Pz.68?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Pz.68's 9.49 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and Pz.68 require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Pz.68's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or Pz.68?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 372 units of the Pz.68.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and Pz.68?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Pz.68 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.