Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun
2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds)
Engine
BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW)
Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp
Overview
The Altay and the Ariete 2 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Consorzio Iveco-Fiat respectively.
The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 54.0 tons for the Ariete 2. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 65 km/h for the Ariete 2. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 500 km for the Ariete 2. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the Ariete 2 carries a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
Unit cost is $11.75M for the Altay vs $2.9M for the Ariete 2.
The Ariete 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 2's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Ariete 2's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Ariete 2 require?
Both the Altay and Ariete 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the Ariete 2 at $2.9 million.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Ariete 2?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Ariete 2 carries 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.
