The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Mitsubishi respectively.
The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 200 km for the Type 61. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun.
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 560 for the Type 61. The Royal Ordnance Centurion entered service 15 years before the Type 61 (1946 vs 1961).
Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 61?
The Type 61 is faster with a maximum road speed of 45 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 61?
The Type 61 has a longer operational range at 200 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 61?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 61?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Type 61 require?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Type 61?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Type 61?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.
