Centurion

Key facts

Type

Main battle tank

Place of origin

United Kingdom

In service

1945–present (derivatives still in service)

Used by

see Operators

Unit cost

£35,000 (1950), £38,000 (1952)

Number span no built

4,423

Mass

50 long tons (51 t )

Length

Hull only 24 ft 9.5 in (7.557 m) With gun forward 32 ft 3 in (9.83 m)

Width

11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) with side plates 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) without side plates

Height

9 ft 7.75 in (2.94 m)

Crew

4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)

Armour

51–152 mm (2.0–6.0 in)