Centurion vs Olifant 1
The Centurion and the Olifant 1 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and OMC Engineering respectively. The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 56.0 tons for the Olifant 1. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 34 km/h for the Olifant 1. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 150 km for the Olifant 1. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the Olifant 1 carries a 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 250 for the Olifant 1.
| 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 |
| South African tank, 250 units built, manufactured by OMC Engineering. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | OMC Engineering |
| Number produced | 250 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 | 56.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.39 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.94 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm AA machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or Olifant 1?
The Olifant 1 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 Olifant 1?
The Olifant 1 has a longer operational range at 150 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or Olifant 1?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the Centurion's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or Olifant 1?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and Olifant 1 require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Olifant 1's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or Olifant 1?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and Olifant 1?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Olifant 1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.