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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs M4 Sherman

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🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
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🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion M4 Sherman
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 4,423 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 100 km 160 km
Length 9.83 m 5.88 m
Width 3.38 m 2.68 m
Height 2.94 m 2.74 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 5
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs $0.055M for the M4 Sherman. The M4 Sherman entered service 4 years before the Royal Ordnance Centurion (1942 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is faster with a maximum road speed of 39 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the M4 Sherman at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 4,423 units of the Royal Ordnance Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M4 Sherman?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.