Centurion vs STRV-103 "S"

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
Swedish tank, with 260 units built, used a turretless design with a fixed gun.
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bofors
Number produced 260 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 42.5 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h â—‰
Operational range 390 km â—‰
Length 8.99 m â—‰
Width 3.63 m â—‰
Height 2.14 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 490 hp
Main armament 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The STRV-103 "S" is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The STRV-103 "S" has a longer operational range at 390 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 42.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 8.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and STRV-103 "S" require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 260 units of the STRV-103 "S".
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the STRV-103 "S" carries 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.