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Ariete 1 vs M48A5 Patton

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1
M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
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Specifications
Ariete 1 M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 200 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 500 km 465 km
Length 9.67 m 9.15 m
Width 3.61 m 3.63 m
Height 2.50 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 M48A5 Patton
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp

Overview

The Ariete 1 and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Ariete 1 weighs 54.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Ariete 1 vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 500 km for the Ariete 1 vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The Ariete 1 is armed with a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.

The Ariete 1 has been produced in 200 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton. Unit cost is $2.9M for the Ariete 1 vs $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton. The M48A5 Patton entered service 20 years before the Ariete 1 (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Ariete 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Ariete 1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Ariete 1 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Ariete 1 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and M48A5 Patton require?
Both the Ariete 1 and M48A5 Patton require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Ariete 1 is more expensive at approximately $2.9 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 200 units of the Ariete 1.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and M48A5 Patton?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.