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) |
Performance Radar Chart
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.