Ariete 1 vs OF-40

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
Italian tank, 36 units built, based on the Palmaria self-propelled howitzer chassis.
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Palmaria
Number produced 36 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 54.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 65 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Length 9.67 m â—‰
Width 3.61 m â—‰
Height 2.50 m â—‰
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 45.5 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h â—‰
Operational range 600 km â—‰
Length 9.22 m â—‰
Width 3.51 m â—‰
Height 2.45 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 830 hp
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the OF-40's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Ariete 1's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the OF-40's 45.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the OF-40's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and OF-40 require?
Both the Ariete 1 and OF-40 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the OF-40 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun as its main armament.