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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Type 59MII

Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 51,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 34 vs 50 km/h, range 100 vs 440 km, crew — vs 4.

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion Type 59MII
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Norinco
Number produced 4,423 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 100 km 440 km
Length 9.83 m 9.05 m
Width 3.38 m 3.30 m
Height 2.94 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion Type 59MII
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Type 59MII require?
The Royal Ordnance 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 Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 4,423 units of the Royal Ordnance Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Type 59MII?
The Royal Ordnance 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.