Main Battle Tank
Ariete
Entered service in1995Crew4Dimensions and weightTotal weight in combat order54 tOverall length9 670 mmChassis length7 590 mmWidth3 610 mmHeight2 500 mmArmamentMain gunOtobreda 120-mm smoothbore gunMachine guns2 x 7.62-mmTraverse range360 degreesElevation range- 9 to + 20 degreesCombat loadMain gun42 roundsMachine guns2 500 roundsMobilityEngineFiat V-12 MTCA dieselEngine power1 250 hpMaximum road speed65 km/hManeuverabilitySlope60°Ford1.25 mFord with preparation4