C1 Ariete

Tank ItalyIn service since 1995

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Iveco, OTO Melara
Entered service: 1995
Produced: 1995–2002
Units produced: 200
Status: In service
Crew: 4

Overview

C1 Ariete is a tank from Italy, made by Iveco and OTO Melara. It entered service in 1995; it was produced from 1995 to 2002; 200 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 120 mm. It is used or was used by Italy.

Armament

Main armament: 120 mm OTO Breda L/44 smoothbore gun 42 rounds (15 ready-rounds in the turret basket with additional 27 rounds in the hull rack)
Caliber: 120 mm
Secondary armament: 7.62 mm MG 42/59 coaxial machine-gun, 7.62 mm MG 42/59 AA machine-gun 2,500 rounds

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 54 t
Length: 9.52 m
Width: 3.61 m
Height: 2.45 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Fiat MTCA 12V diesel 25.8 litre
Power: 950 kW
Road speed: 65 km/h
Operational range: 600 km
Fuel capacity: 1,100 l
Suspension: torsion bar
Armour: steel and composite

Weapons and ammunition on board

MG 42 7.92×57mm Mauser

Users & conflicts

Operators

Italy

Sources

Wikipedia (fr): Ariete (char de combat), Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Ariete, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.