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Ariete 1 vs M1A1 Abrams

Ariete 1 vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 54,000 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 66 km/h, range 500 vs 465 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
Ariete 1 M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 200 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $4.3 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 500 km 465 km
Length 9.67 m 9.83 m
Width 3.61 m 3.65 m
Height 2.50 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Ariete 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or M1A1 Abrams?
The Ariete 1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 1's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Ariete 1's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the Ariete 1 and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 1 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Ariete 1 at $2.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 200 units of the Ariete 1.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and M1A1 Abrams?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.