Ariete 2 vs M1A1 Abrams
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 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 (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ariete 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Ariete 2's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The Ariete 2 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 2's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 2 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Ariete 2's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 2 and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the Ariete 2 and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 2 and M1A1 Abrams?
The Ariete 2 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.