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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Vickers Mk.3

Royal Ordnance Centurion vs Vickers Mk.3 at a glance — weight 51,000 vs 38,700 kg, top speed 34 vs 60 km/h, range 100 vs 490 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion Vickers Mk.3
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 4,423 units 112 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 100 km 490 km
Length 9.83 m 9.78 m
Width 3.38 m 3.16 m
Height 2.94 m 2.47 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion Vickers Mk.3
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 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 has a longer operational range at 490 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Mk.3?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Mk.3?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 9.78 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Vickers Mk.3?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Vickers Mk.3?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.