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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs M46 Patton

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion M46 Patton
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 Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 4,423 units 1,160 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 44.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 100 km 130 km
Length 9.83 m 7.04 m
Width 3.38 m 3.48 m
Height 2.94 m 3.00 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 5
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion M46 Patton
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 M3A1 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 1,160 for the M46 Patton. The Royal Ordnance Centurion entered service 3 years before the M46 Patton (1946 vs 1949).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton 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 M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton has a longer operational range at 130 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M46 Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M46 Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M46 Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or M46 Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and M46 Patton?
The Royal Ordnance 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.