Centurion vs FV214 Conqueror
| 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 heavy tank, with 200 units built, designed to counter Soviet tanks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 200 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 | 66.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 153 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is faster with a maximum road speed of 34 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror has a longer operational range at 153 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the Centurion's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and FV214 Conqueror require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or FV214 Conqueror?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and FV214 Conqueror?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the FV214 Conqueror carries 1 L1 120mm gun as its main armament.