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Ariete 1 vs PT-91 Twardy

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
Ariete 1 PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat ZMIS
Number produced 200 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 650 km
Length 9.67 m 10.00 m
Width 3.61 m 3.70 m
Height 2.50 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)

Overview

The Ariete 1 and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Consorzio Iveco-Fiat and ZMIS respectively.

The Ariete 1 weighs 54.0 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Ariete 1 vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 500 km for the Ariete 1 vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The Ariete 1 is armed with a 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The Ariete 1 has been produced in 200 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $2.9M for the Ariete 1 vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Ariete 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Ariete 1's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or PT-91 Twardy?
The Ariete 1 is heavier at 54.0 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the Ariete 1's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and PT-91 Twardy require?
The Ariete 1 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ariete 1 or PT-91 Twardy?
The Ariete 1 is more expensive at approximately $2.9 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has been produced in greater numbers with 285 units compared to 200 units of the Ariete 1.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and PT-91 Twardy?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.