Centurion vs Type 61
| 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 |
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 51.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 100 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.38 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.19 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or Type 61?
The Type 61 is faster with a maximum road speed of 45 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or Type 61?
The Type 61 has a longer operational range at 200 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or Type 61?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or Type 61?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and Type 61 require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or Type 61?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and Type 61?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.