
Ariete tank | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 이탈리아 |
| 역할 | 메인 배틀 탱크 |
| 생산 | 1995–2002 |
| 내장 | 200 |
Tthe C1 아리에테 (영어: 타격 램)은 이탈리아 육군의 주요 전투 탱크로, 이브코와 오토 멜라라가 결성한 컨소시엄인 콘소르지오 아이코 오토 멜라라(CIO)가 개발한 전투 탱크입니다. 섀시와 엔진은 아이브코에 의해 생산되었으며, 포탑과 화재 제어 시스템은 OTO Melara에 의해 공급되었다.
| Ariete C1 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 44 |
참고 항목:
| MBT Ariete Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 파브리지오 바카리 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 47 |
General Characteristics and Role
The C1 Ariete (Italian for “Ram”) is the primary Main Battle Tank (MBT) of the Italian Army. Developed by a consortium of Iveco Fiat (hull and engine) and Oto Melara (turret and fire control), the Ariete was the first Italian-designed MBT since World War II. Its design began in the 1980s to replace the Leopard 1 and M60 tanks in Italian service and to meet the specific requirements of the Italian Army for a modern, highly protected, and powerful platform integrated with advanced digital systems. The tank incorporates multi-layered armor technology similar to British and German designs and is considered Italy’s equivalent to the French Leclerc or German Leopard 2.
| Property | Typical Value (C1 Ariete) |
|---|---|
| 형식 | Main Battle Tank (MBT) |
| National Origin | 이탈리아 |
| 제조 업체 | Consorzio Iveco Oto Melara (CIO) |
| Entered Service | 1995 |
| 승무원 | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| Combat Weight | 54 tonnes (59.5 tons) |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 9.67 m (31 ft 9 in) |
| 너비 | 3.61 m (11 ft 10 in) |
Armament, Protection, and Mobility
- Main Armament: 1 x 120 mm smoothbore OTO Breda gun (L/44 caliber, similar to the Rheinmetall L44).
- Ammunition Capacity: 42 rounds (15 ready in the turret bustle, 27 in the hull). The gun can fire NATO standard APFSDS and HEAT rounds.
- Secondary Armament: 2 x 7.62 mm MG 42/59 machine guns (one coaxial, one roof-mounted).
- Armor: Composite armor based on British design (similar to Chobham), providing protection against kinetic energy penetrators and chemical energy warheads.
- Engine: Iveco V-12 MTCA turbocharged diesel engine.
- Engine Power: 1,275 hp (950 kW).
- Maximum Road Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph).
- Fire Control System: Galileo Avionica TURMS FCS (Tank Universal Reconfigurable Modular System) featuring panoramic sights, laser rangefinder, and stabilized thermal imagers, allowing for highly accurate firing while moving.
Service and Future
- Operational Use: The Ariete has been deployed by the Italian Army in various international peacekeeping and stability operations, notably in Iraq.
- Production: A total of 200 Ariete tanks were produced for the Italian Army.
- Key Criticism: The primary drawback cited for the C1 Ariete is its relatively underpowered engine (1,275 hp) compared to modern MBTs like the Leopard 2 (1,500 hp), which limits acceleration and mobility given its weight.
- Modernization Program: Italy is currently undertaking a major life-extension and modernization program, the C2 Ariete, which will involve installing a new, more powerful engine (upgraded to 1,500 hp), enhanced armor packages, and fully digitized electronics to keep the tank relevant for decades to come.
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