Ariete 2 vs M4 Sherman
The Ariete 2 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Ariete 2 weighs 54.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Ariete 2 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 500 km for the Ariete 2 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Ariete 2 is armed with a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm 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 |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ariete 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Ariete 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Ariete 2 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Ariete 2 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 2 or M4 Sherman?
The Ariete 2 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 2 and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Ariete 2's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 2 and M4 Sherman?
The Ariete 2 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.