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Ariete 2 vs Type 10

Ariete 2 vs Type 10 at a glance — weight 54,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 70 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

Ariete 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 2
Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Specifications
Ariete 2 Type 10
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 90 units 117 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $11.3 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 9.67 m 9.49 m
Width 3.61 m 3.24 m
Height 2.50 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 2 Type 10
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 2 or Type 10?
The Type 10 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 Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Ariete 2's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 2 or Type 10?
The Ariete 2 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 2 or Type 10?
The Ariete 2 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 2 and Type 10 require?
The Ariete 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 2 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the Ariete 2 at $2.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 2 or Type 10?
The Type 10 has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 90 units of the Ariete 2.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 2 and Type 10?
The Ariete 2 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.