Ariete 2 vs Challenger 2
| Italian main battle tank, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat, with unspecified service year and production numbers. | |
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| 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 |
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1998, with 447 units manufactured by Vickers Defence Systems. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 447 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.3 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 (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 75.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 59 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 13.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | L30A1 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ariete 2 or Challenger 2?
The Ariete 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 2 or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Ariete 2's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 2 or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 2's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 2 or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Ariete 2's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 2 and Challenger 2 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Ariete 2's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 2 or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is more expensive at approximately $5.3 million per unit compared to the Ariete 2 at $2.9 million.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 2 and Challenger 2?
The Ariete 2 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Challenger 2 carries L30A1 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.