Ariete 1 vs Leclerc
Overview
The Ariete 1 and the Leclerc are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat and KNDS respectively.
The Ariete 1 weighs 54.0 tons vs 57.4 tons for the Leclerc. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Ariete 1 vs 71 km/h for the Leclerc. Operational range is 500 km for the Ariete 1 vs 650 km for the Leclerc. The Ariete 1 is armed with a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the Leclerc carries a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun.
Unit cost is $2.9M for the Ariete 1 vs $17M for the Leclerc.
| Italian main battle tank, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat, with unspecified service year and production numbers. | |
| 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 |
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 million |
| Combat weight | 54.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.67 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.61 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.50 m ◉ |
| 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 | 57.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.87 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.53 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) |
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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.
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.