Ariete 1 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Ariete 1 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Ariete 1 weighs 54.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Ariete 1 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 500 km for the Ariete 1 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Ariete 1 is armed with a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Ariete 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Ariete 1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Ariete 1 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Ariete 1 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Ariete 1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.