Centurion vs Chieftain / Shir
| 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 |
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or Chieftain / Shir?
The Chieftain / Shir is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or Chieftain / Shir?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or Chieftain / Shir?
The Chieftain / Shir is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or Chieftain / Shir?
The Chieftain / Shir is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and Chieftain / Shir require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or Chieftain / Shir?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain / Shir.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and Chieftain / Shir?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Chieftain / Shir carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.