Centurion vs Chieftain
Overview
The Centurion and the Chieftain are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Chieftain. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 48 km/h for the Chieftain. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 500 km for the Chieftain. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Chieftain carries a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun.
The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 1,056 for the Chieftain.
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.38 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.94 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.90 m ◉ |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or Chieftain?
The Chieftain 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?
The Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or Chieftain?
The Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or Chieftain?
The Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and Chieftain require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or Chieftain?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and Chieftain?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.