British F.V. 4011 Centurion Tank
A Centurion Mk.V tank
Available Scale Model Kits
- Centurion Mk 5/Mk.6, 1:35 Accurate Armor
- Centurion Tankdozer Mk.5/Mk.5/2, 1:35 Accurate Armor
- Centurion Mk 5, 1:100 Roskopf 121
- Centurion Mk 5, 1:120 Quality Casting Q-2054
- Sho’t Mk.5, 1:120 Quality Casting Q-12010
- Centurion Mk 5, 1:285 GHQ N-029
Technical Specifications
- F.V. 4011 Centurion
- Type: Main Battle Tank
- Motor: Meteor 12-cylinder Petrol Engine, 650
- Transmission: 5 Forward, 1 Reverse
- Speed: 34 km/h on roads
- Fuel Capacity: 460 l
- Range: 160 km
- Length: 7550 mm
- Width: 3360 mm
- Height: 2920 mm
- Weight: kg
- Armament: 105 mm L.51 Vickers L7 Tank Gun, two 7.92 mm Besa Turret Machine Guns
- Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader
- Production: 1945–1962 (4,000 units)
Historical Employment
- Australia, 1951–1977
- British Army, 1945-today
- Denmark
- Israel (Sho’t, Sho’t-Kal")
- Jordan (Tariq)
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- South Africa (Olifant)
- Sweden (Stridsvagn STRV 104 R)
- Switzerland (Panzer 55)
The Centurion tank