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The '''Centauro''' is an Italian wheeled tank destroyer put into service in 1992. It served in the Italian armed forces as well as in other armies. Its most modern variants still are in active duty in many armies around the world.
 
The '''Centauro''' is an Italian wheeled tank destroyer put into service in 1992. It served in the Italian armed forces as well as in other armies. Its most modern variants still are in active duty in many armies around the world.
  
AVH 6636H - Centauro precursor, remained as an unfinished prototype. Meant to use 90mm cannon.  
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==Vehicles==
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===Rank VI===
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* [[Centauro I 105]] - <small>Centauro Pre-serie - 1st Series</small>
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* [[Centauro I 105 R]] - <small>Centauro ROMOR - 2nd Series</small>
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* ▄Centauro I 105 [[VRCC]] - <small>Centauro 3rd Series</small>
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===Rank VII===
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* [[Centauro I 120]] - <small>Centauro MGS</small>
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==History==
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AVH 6636H - Centauro precursor, remained as an unfinished prototype. Meant to use 90 mm cannon.  
  
 
B1 Centauro Preserie - First ones to enter service, had a different hatch at the back of the hull.
 
B1 Centauro Preserie - First ones to enter service, had a different hatch at the back of the hull.
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B1 Centauro serie 3 - Some modified to use SICCONA battle management system.
 
B1 Centauro serie 3 - Some modified to use SICCONA battle management system.
  
B1 Centauro (120mm) - Uses Hitfact MK1 120mm turret, used mainly as a test bed for OTO Melara and the Italian army, exported to Oman.
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B1 Centauro (120 mm) - Uses Hitfact MK1 120 mm turret, used mainly as a test bed for OTO Melara and the Italian army, exported to Oman.
  
B1 Centauro Draco - Unfinished Prototype, proposed SPAA vehicle which would've been able to fire guided 76mm rounds.
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B1 Centauro Draco - Unfinished Prototype, proposed SPAA vehicle which would've been able to fire guided 76 mm rounds.
  
B1 Centauro Pegaso - Prototype of an SPH with a 155mm gun based on Centauro, was tested but never entered service.
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B1 Centauro Pegaso - Prototype of an SPH with a 155 mm gun based on Centauro, was tested but never entered service.
  
 
B1 Centauro 155LW - Unfinished prototype of a modern SPH based on Centauro.
 
B1 Centauro 155LW - Unfinished prototype of a modern SPH based on Centauro.
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B2 Centauro Prototype - First prototype of B2 Centauro.
 
B2 Centauro Prototype - First prototype of B2 Centauro.
  
B2 Centauro Preserie - Preserie batch which featured H3 Jammers installed infront of the turret.
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B2 Centauro Preserie - Preserie batch which featured H3 Jammers installed in front of the turret.
  
 
B2 Centauro (serial) - B2 Centauro with new smoke grenades, no H3 Jammers (replaced with better systems).
 
B2 Centauro (serial) - B2 Centauro with new smoke grenades, no H3 Jammers (replaced with better systems).
 
==Vehicles==
 
 
===Rank VI===
 
 
* [[Centauro I 105]] - <small>Centauro Pre-serie - 1st Series</small>
 
* [[Centauro I 105 R]] - <small>Centauro ROMOR - 2nd Series</small>
 
* ▄Centauro I 105 [[VRCC]] - <small>Centauro 3rd Series</small>
 
 
===Rank VII===
 
 
* [[Centauro I 120]] - <small>Centauro MGS</small>
 
 
==History==
 
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle family in more detail than in the introduction. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the family's dev blog entries (if applicable).''
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==

Revision as of 19:20, 18 September 2022

Description

The Centauro is an Italian wheeled tank destroyer put into service in 1992. It served in the Italian armed forces as well as in other armies. Its most modern variants still are in active duty in many armies around the world.

Vehicles

Rank VI

Rank VII

History

Variants

AVH 6636H - Centauro precursor, remained as an unfinished prototype. Meant to use 90 mm cannon.

B1 Centauro Preserie - First ones to enter service, had a different hatch at the back of the hull.

B1 Centauro serie 1 - First serial variant, different hatch at the back and had access to LWS and APFSDS rounds.

B1 Centauro 'Romor' - Series 1 Centauro modified to be able to mount ERA known as ROMOR. No smoke launchers.

B1 Centauro Serie 2 - Introduction of additional armour around the turret, longer hull. Some with wheel protection.

B1 Centauro serie 3 - Some modified to use SICCONA battle management system.

B1 Centauro (120 mm) - Uses Hitfact MK1 120 mm turret, used mainly as a test bed for OTO Melara and the Italian army, exported to Oman.

B1 Centauro Draco - Unfinished Prototype, proposed SPAA vehicle which would've been able to fire guided 76 mm rounds.

B1 Centauro Pegaso - Prototype of an SPH with a 155 mm gun based on Centauro, was tested but never entered service.

B1 Centauro 155LW - Unfinished prototype of a modern SPH based on Centauro.

B2 Centauro Prototype - First prototype of B2 Centauro.

B2 Centauro Preserie - Preserie batch which featured H3 Jammers installed in front of the turret.

B2 Centauro (serial) - B2 Centauro with new smoke grenades, no H3 Jammers (replaced with better systems).

Media

Videos