Centurion vs Type 59MII
The Centurion and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Norinco respectively. The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII 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 Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and Type 59MII require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 4,423 units of the Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and Type 59MII?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.