Centurion vs T-72
The Centurion and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 500 km for the T-72. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 25,000 for the T-72. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Centurion vs $2M for the T-72. The Centurion entered service 27 years before the T-72 (1946 vs 1973).
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or T-72?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or T-72?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and T-72 require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Centurion or T-72?
The T-72 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Centurion at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 4,423 units of the Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and T-72?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.