Ariete 1 vs Ariete 2

Italian main battle tank, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat, with unspecified service year and production numbers.
Profile of Ariete 1
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million
Italian main battle tank, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat, with unspecified service year and production numbers.
Profile of Ariete 2
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 65 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Length 9.67 m â—‰
Width 3.61 m â—‰
Height 2.50 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds)
Combat weight 54.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 65 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Length 9.67 m â—‰
Width 3.61 m â—‰
Height 2.50 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Ariete 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Ariete 1's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 1's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the Ariete 1's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and Ariete 2 require?
Both the Ariete 1 and Ariete 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 1 or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 is more expensive at approximately $2.9 million per unit compared to the Ariete 1 at $2.9 million.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and Ariete 2?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the Ariete 2 carries 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.