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Royal Ordnance Centurion vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

Royal Ordnance Centurion main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Centurion
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🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Centurion T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 4,423 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 100 km 400 km
Length 9.83 m 9.00 m
Width 3.38 m 3.27 m
Height 2.94 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Centurion T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B Diesel Engine with 690 hp

Overview

The Royal Ordnance Centurion and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 100 km for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.

The Royal Ordnance Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Unit cost is $0.261M for the Royal Ordnance Centurion vs $0.2M for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Royal Ordnance Centurion entered service 2 years before the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 (1946 vs 1948).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Royal Ordnance Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Centurion and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Centurion or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 4,423 units of the Royal Ordnance Centurion.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Centurion and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Royal Ordnance Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.