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Ariete 1 vs Leclerc

Ariete 1 vs Leclerc at a glance — weight 54,000 vs 57,400 kg, top speed 65 vs 71 km/h, range 500 vs 650 km, crew 4 vs —.

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1
Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
Specifications
Ariete 1 Leclerc
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat KNDS
Number produced 200 units 862 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $17 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 71 km/h
Operational range 500 km 650 km
Length 9.67 m 9.87 m
Width 3.61 m 3.60 m
Height 2.50 m 2.53 m
Crew 4 3 (Commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 Leclerc
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Ariete 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Ariete 1's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 1's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the Ariete 1's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and Leclerc require?
The Ariete 1 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 1 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Ariete 1 at $2.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or Leclerc?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 200 units of the Ariete 1.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and Leclerc?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the Leclerc carries GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun as its main armament.