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Ariete 1 vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
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Specifications
Ariete 1 M60A3 TTS Patton
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 Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 200 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 9.67 m 9.75 m
Width 3.61 m 3.96 m
Height 2.50 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp

Overview

The Ariete 1 and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Ariete 1 weighs 54.0 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Ariete 1 vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 500 km for the Ariete 1 vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The Ariete 1 is armed with a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.

The Ariete 1 has been produced in 200 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Unit cost is $2.9M for the Ariete 1 vs $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 16 years before the Ariete 1 (1979 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Ariete 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Ariete 1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Ariete 1 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Ariete 1's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
Both the Ariete 1 and M60A3 TTS Patton require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Ariete 1 is more expensive at approximately $2.9 million per unit compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton at $1.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 200 units of the Ariete 1.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.