Originally designated A41, Centurion was one of the most successful British tanks. The Mark 1 was fitted with a 17 pdr main armament and was introduced at the close of WW II. The vehicle shows family resemblences to Comet, Cromwell etc. but was a design that proved to be more versatile, allowing upgunning through 20 pdr and eventually to 105 mm main armament.
Centurion Mark 1This vehicle is on display at Bovington. The 20 mm Polsten canon is characteristic of this mark. Main armament is a 17 pdr. |
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Centurion Mark 3Main armament is a 20 pdr |
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This vehicle is has hull fittings of the FV4019 Mk 5/2 or /3 dozer. but without the blade. The turret, however has the 6 recesses seen in the Mk 7 and its descendants. Main armament is a 105 mm gun
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Centurion Mark 12105 mm main armament |
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Centurion Mark 12 |
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Centurion Mk 13105 mm main armament |
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Centurion Mk 13 |