Centurion vs M26 Pershing
| British tank, entering service in 1946, saw use in the Korean War and multiple Middle Eastern conflicts. | |
| 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 |
| American heavy tank, approximately 2000 units built, saw action in the later stages of World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 2,000 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 | 41.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 161 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.65 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.78 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing has a longer operational range at 161 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or M26 Pershing?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or M26 Pershing?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M26 Pershing's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and M26 Pershing require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Centurion's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or M26 Pershing?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and M26 Pershing?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M26 Pershing carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.