The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the Royal Ordnance Chieftain are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 48 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 500 km for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Royal Ordnance Chieftain carries a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun.
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 1,056 for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs $0.266M for the Royal Ordnance Chieftain. The Royal Ordnance Centurion entered service 20 years before the Royal Ordnance Chieftain (1946 vs 1966).
Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Royal Ordnance Chieftain require?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 1,056 units of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and Royal Ordnance Chieftain?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Royal Ordnance Chieftain carries 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.
