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Originally Posted by Pioneer
Sorry a little off topic – but I recently read that the new West German Army preferred the British Centurion design over that of the US designed M47 design.
The Centurion was also ¾ cheaper to buy, than the American design.
In the end ‘I think’ it would have been a political decision for West Germany to purchase the M47 tank.
Pity, for I think the West German Army could have done a lot and got a lot out of the Centurion tank!!!
Regards
Pioneer
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Made no sense to go with a British design since the Bundeswehr was more integrated with the Seventh US Army than with the BAOR. Additionally, Great Britain was not in a position economically to provide the support and discounts the US could provide for the M47s and M48s.
Where did you read this?
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