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Ariete 1 vs OF-40

Ariete 1 vs OF-40 at a glance — weight 54,000 vs 45,500 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 600 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1
OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40
Specifications
Ariete 1 OF-40
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat Palmaria
Number produced 200 units 36 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $-- million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 45.5 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length 9.67 m 9.22 m
Width 3.61 m 3.51 m
Height 2.50 m 2.45 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 OF-40
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds)
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp Diesel Engine with 830 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the OF-40's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Ariete 1's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the OF-40's 45.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is longer at 9.67 meters compared to the OF-40's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and OF-40 require?
Both the Ariete 1 and OF-40 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or OF-40?
The Ariete 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and OF-40?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the OF-40 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun as its main armament.