Centurion vs M46 Patton
Overview
The Centurion and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 44.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 130 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.04 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.48 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3A1 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton 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 M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton has a longer operational range at 130 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or M46 Patton?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or M46 Patton?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and M46 Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Centurion's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and M46 Patton?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.