Ariete 2 vs Leopard 2
| 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 |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 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 | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ariete 2 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Ariete 2's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 2 or Leopard 2?
The Ariete 2 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 2 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 2's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 2 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Ariete 2's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 2 and Leopard 2 require?
Both the Ariete 2 and Leopard 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 2 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Ariete 2 at $2.9 million.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 2 and Leopard 2?
The Ariete 2 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.