Centurion vs STRV-103 "S"

Overview

The Centurion and the STRV-103 "S" are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Bofors respectively.

The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 42.5 tons for the STRV-103 "S". Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 50 km/h for the STRV-103 "S". Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 390 km for the STRV-103 "S". The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the STRV-103 "S" carries a 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.

The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 260 for the STRV-103 "S".

British tank, entering service in 1946, saw use in the Korean War and multiple Middle Eastern conflicts.
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 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
Swedish tank, with 260 units built, used a turretless design with a fixed gun.
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bofors
Number produced 260 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 51.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 34 km/h β—‰
Operational range 100 km β—‰
Length 9.83 m β—‰
Width 3.38 m β—‰
Height 2.94 m β—‰
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 42.5 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 390 km β—‰
Length 8.99 m β—‰
Width 3.63 m β—‰
Height 2.14 m β—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 490 hp
Main armament 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds)

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The STRV-103 "S" is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The STRV-103 "S" has a longer operational range at 390 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 42.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 8.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and STRV-103 "S" require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 260 units of the STRV-103 "S".
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and STRV-103 "S"?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the STRV-103 "S" carries 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.