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Ariete 2 vs VT-4

Ariete 2 vs VT-4 at a glance — weight 54,000 vs 52,000 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
VT-4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 VT-4
Specifications
Ariete 2 VT-4
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat Norinco
Number produced 90 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $4.9 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 9.67 m 10.10 m
Width 3.61 m 3.44 m
Height 2.50 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 2 VT-4
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 2 or VT-4?
The VT-4 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 VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Ariete 2's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 2 or VT-4?
The Ariete 2 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the VT-4's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 2 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is longer at 10.10 meters compared to the Ariete 2's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 2 and VT-4 require?
The Ariete 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the VT-4's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 2 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the Ariete 2 at $2.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 2 or VT-4?
The VT-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 90 units of the Ariete 2.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 2 and VT-4?
The Ariete 2 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.