ARIETE MBT

Dimensions Driveline / Suspension Turret

Length Hydraulic brakes Crew
with or without barrel 9.87/7.99 m actuated with transmission retarder.
3 men (commander, gunner and loader)
Height hull 1.82 m Torsion bar (1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 road wheel
Height with turret stations have hydraulic shock absorber).
(panoramic sight) 2.50m/(2.86 m) Armament
Overall Width with fender 3.61 m
Survivability Main armament 120/44 smoothbore gun
Overall Width without fender 3.42 m
Coaxial
Ground clearance 0.48 m Laser warning system
machine gun 1x7.62 mm machine gun
Wheelbase 2.80 m NBC system
AA machine gun 1x7.62 mm machine gun
Approach angle 40° Night vision equipment
AA pintle mounted 1x12.7 mm machine gun
Departure angle 40°
Smoke grenade launchers 4x2
Seats 1+3

Ammunition
Weight / Payload / Volume
All standard NATO kinetic and chemical
GVW (base configuration) 54 t Ammunition stowage 120 mm 42
Coaxial and AA MGs >2400 rds
Performance Smoke Grenade 8

Max speed 65 km/h

Electrical servo systems
Gradient 60%
Side slope 30% Training arc unlimited
Range on road 550 km Elevation arc -9° / +20°
Step 1.1 m Training speed
Trench 3m (acceleration) 1.2 rad/s / (1 rad/s2)
Fording depth Elevation speed
without preparation 1.20 m (acceleration) 1.2 rad/s / (1 rad/s2)
Fording depth
with preparation 2.1 m
Turning radius Pivot
Power to weight ratio
(in combat order) 24.1 HP/t

Mobility

Engine IVECO V-12 MTCA

Fuel Diesel fuel
Power 956 kW (1300HP)
Torque 4615 Nm
Gearbox ZF LSG 3000 Automatic type
Number of gears 4+2
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105 mm /120 mm

Dimensions Driveline / Suspensions Ammunition

Length with 120mm barrel 8.26 m Single-differential twin-shaft design All standard NATO kinetic and chemical
Height (hull) 2.10 m (H-shaped driveline) Ammunition stowage:
120 or 105 mm 12 rds ready to fire
(with turret) 3.65 m Hydro-pneumatic and independent suspension
(n°6 Automatic loading system, N°6 manual rack)
Overall Width Steering on 1st - 2nd and 4th axle
Coaxial machine gun 750 rds
with or without mirrors 3.38/3.12 m All - disk braking system
RWS /External MG (option)
Ground clearance 0.40 m
Wheels 1000 rds (7.62mm)
Wheelbase 2.65 m
14.00R20 XZL/XML 400 rds (12.7mm)
Approach angle 40°
Run-flat VFI system 96 rds (40mm)
Departure angle 40°
Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) Smoke grenade 16 rds
Seats 1+3
Ammunition compartment anti blast
Gross weight 30 t
Survivability Loading system Automatic (Manual back up)
Low vehicle profile Sight systems
Performance
High hardness monocoque steel hull
Electro optical digital video output
Max. speed (paved road) > 105 km/h Direct fire ballistic armour (modular)
Commander sight:
Gradient > 60% Anti – tank mines protection (modular)
Training arc unlimited
Side slope > 30% Laser warning system
Elevation arc -20° / +60°
Range on road (70 km/h) > 800 km Fire Extinguishing/Anti-Explosion system
in crew cabin/engine compartment/ Day continuous zoom 10X
Step > 0.6 m ammunitions storage boxes (hull and turret) IR III Gen. 2 FOV
Trench >2m NBC protection Gunner sight:
Fording depth (collective with individual backup)
Training arc -9°/+9°
(without preparation) > 1.5 m Auxiliary heater
Elevation arc -7° / +16°
Turning circle radius Anti-explosion tanks
Day/IR III Gen. 2 FOV
(curb to curb) < 9.0 m
Options Backup mechanically linked direct view
Power to weight ratio
(in combat order) 24 CV/t Direct fire ballistic armour - advanced level Electrical servo systems
AT mines protection - advanced level
Training arc unlimited
Mobility Elevation arc -7° / +16°
Turret Max Training speed 0.4 rad/sec
Engine IVECO VECTOR 8V - EURO III Max Training Acceleration 0.7 rad/sec2
Crew
Fuel Diesel fuel/JP8 Max Elevation speed 0.5 rad/sec
Power 533 kW (720HP) 3 men (commander, gunner and loader) Max Elevation Acceleration 0.8 rad/sec2
Torque 2500 Nm (255 kgfm)
Armament Communication
Gearbox Automatic
Number of gears 7 + 1 r. Main armament 1x120mm/45 LRF
Radio System HF+VHF+UHF+UHF LB+SAT
(option 105mm/52 LRF)
Intercom Digital
Auxiliary armament
BMS Integrated
Coaxial machine gun 1x7.62 mm
Anti RC-IED Integrated
RWS HITROLE Mod.L
External MG 1x7.62mm/1x12.7 mm
(alternative to RWS)
Smoke grenades launchers 8x81 dischargers
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Dimensions Driveline / Suspension Armament

Length 7.99 m Single-differential twin-shaft design General configuration of Leonardo

Height (with turret) 2.90 m (H-shaped driveline) HITROLE ® turret:
Overall Width 2.99 m Hydro-pneumatic and independent suspension - Turret with main gun 12,7 mm
Ground clearance 0.41 m Steering on 1st - 2nd and 4th axle (or, in alternative, 7,62 mm/AGL 40 mm)
Wheelbase 2.50 m All - disk “Full - Power” braking system and sight system
Approach angle 40° - Console
Departure angle 40° - Logical Control Unit
Wheels
Seats 1 + 2 + up to 6
14.00R20 XZL/XML The sight system is composed of:
Run-flat VFI system - Day Sensors
Weight / Volume / Payload
Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) - Night Sensors
Empty weight 21.5 t - Laser Range Finder
Payload 8.5 t Survivability
GVW (Maximum) 31.5 t Technical data
Internal volume 13.5 m3 Low vehicle profile
High hardness monocoque steel hull Weight 218 Kg
Direct fire ballistic armour (base level) Rate of fire 500 rds/min
Performance AT mines protection (base level) Ready to fire ammunition 130 rounds
Anti-mine seats (reloaded from inside)
Max. speed (paved road) 110 km/h Laser warning system
Gradient > 60% Smoke Grenade 8x80 mm launchers Electrical data
Side slope > 30%
Range on road (70 km/h) > 800 km Azimuth continuos nx360°
Step ≥ 0.6 m Mission Equipment Elevation (with 12.7mm and 7.62mm) -10°÷+50°
Trench ≥2m Elevation (with AGL 40mm) - 10°÷+40°
HF/VHF/UHF radios
Fording depth Maximum speed (azimuth) ≥ 50°/sec
Intercom (local/remote)
(without preparation) 1.5 m Maximum speed (elevation) ≥ 50°/sec
Microwave link with telescopic mast
Turning circle radius 2 axis gun stbilization ≥ 1 rad/sec
Situation awareness/BMS workstations
(curb to curb) < 9.0 m Power voltage 24VDC (MIL- STD- 1275B)
Autonomous Power Unit
Power to weight ratio
(in combat order) 24 HP/t
Options

Mobility NBC protection

(collective with individual backup)
Engine IVECO 8262 Fire Extinguishing/Anti-explosion system
in Crew cabin
6V turbocharged after cooler
Auxiliary heaters
Fuel Diesel fuel / JP8
Anti-explosion/self-sealing fuel tanks
Power 405 kW (550HP)
Direct fire ballistic armour (advanced level)
Torque 2000 Nm (202 kgm)
AT mines protection (advanced level)
Gearbox Automatic type
Specific IED protection suite
Number of gears 5 + 2 r.
Retractable tent
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Dimensions (approx.) Driveline / Suspension Armament

Length 7.99 m Single-differential twin-shaft design General configuration of Leonardo

Height (with turret) 2.90 m (H-shaped driveline) HITROLE® L turret:
Overall Width 2.99 m Hydro-pneumatic and independent suspension - Turret with main gun 12,7 mm
Ground clearance 0.41 m Steering on 1st - 2nd and 4th axle (or, in alternative, 7,62 mm/AGL 40 mm)
Wheelbase 2.50 m All - disk “Full - Power” braking system and sight system
Approach angle 40° - Console
Departure angle 40° - Logical Control Unit
Wheels
Seats 1 + 2 + up to 2
14.00R20 XZL/XML The sight system is composed of:
Run-flat VFI system - Day Sensors
Weight / Volume / Payload (approx.)
Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) - Night Sensors
Empty weight 21.5 t - Laser Range Finder
Payload 8.5 t Or with a protected motorized Manual Turret
Survivability
GVW (Maximum) 31.5 t with manual MG (7.62 or 5.56 mm);
Internal volume 13.5 m3 Low vehicle profile equipped with 5 episcopes around the hatch
High hardness monocoque steel hull
Direct fire ballistic armour (base level)
Technical data
Performance AT mines protection (base level)
Anti-mine seats Weight 150 Kg
Max. speed (paved road) 110 km/h Laser warning system Rate of fire 635 rds/min
Gradient > 60% Smoke Grenade 8x80 mm launchers Ready to fire ammunition 250
Side slope > 30%
Range on road (70 km/h) > 800 km
Step ≥ 0.6 m Mission Equipment Electrical data
Trench ≥2m HF/VHF/UHF radios Azimuth continuos nx360°
Fording depth Intercom (local/remote) Elevation -20°÷+70°
(without preparation) 1.5 m Situation awareness/BMS workstations Elevation (with AGL 40mm) - 10°÷+40°
Turning circle radius Maximum speed (azimuth) ≥ 1 rad/sec
(curb to curb) < 9.0 m Maximum speed (elevation) ≥ 1 rad/sec
Options
2 axis gun stabilization ≥ 1 rad/sec
NBC protection Power voltage 24VDC (MIL- STD- 1275B)
Mobility (collective with individual backup)
Fire Extinguishing/Anti-explosion system
Engine IVECO 8262 in Crew cabin Mortar
6V turbocharged after cooler Auxiliary heaters
Fuel Diesel fuel/JP8 Anti-explosion fuel tanks Rifled semiautomatic 120 mm caliber
Power 405 kW (550HP) Direct fire ballistic armour (advanced level) Shoots stored in the vehicle n°max 40
Torque 2000 Nm (202 kgm) AT mines protection (advanced level) Shooting azimuth +/- 200°
Gearbox Automatic type Specific IED protection suite Shooting elevation 45°÷85°
Number of gears 5 + 2 r. Electrically activated trough an hydraulic
power unit
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Dimensions Driveline / Suspension Rear ramp

Frontal blade for barricades, ground
Length 8.25 m Single-differential twin-shaft design leveling, lifting up the vehicle
Height (hull) 2.04 m (H-shaped driveline) Stabilizers 2 rear located
(with manual turret) 2.75 m Hydro-pneumatic and independent suspension Points for quick electrical, hydraulical and
Overall Width 2.99 m Steering on 1st - 2nd and 4th axle pneumatical connections
Ground clearance 0.41 m All - disk “Full - Power” braking system Tanks for liquid reserves
Wheelbase 2.50 m Sets of auxiliary tools
Approach angle 30° In emergency possible to transport an
Wheels
Departure angle 35° auxiliary powerpack or 1m3 of water
Seats 1+3 14.00R20 XZL/XML
Run-flat VFI system
Armament
Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS)
Weight / Volume / Payload External n° 2 MG 7.62 mm
Empty weight 23,0 t or 5.56 mm one
Survivability
Payload 7,0 t trough a cupola, the 2nd on a rail
GVW (Maximum) 31.5 t Low vehicle profile
Internal volume High hardness monocoque steel hull Grenade launchers n° 8 for 80 mm
2 rooms (crew volume) 7 m3 Direct fire ballistic armour (base level)
(technical volume) 6 m3 AT mines protection (base level)
Gunner sights
Anti-mine seats
Laser warning system Episcopes around the hatch

Performance Smoke Grenade 8x80mm launchers

Driver sights
Max. speed (paved road) 110 km/h
Mission Equipment n° 3 episcopes in front of the hatch
Fording depth
(without preparation) 1.5 m Main Hydraulic Winch 100 m long (30 t) night vision goggles
Turning circle radius Auxiliary winch
(curb to curb) < 9.0 m Hydraulic crane (25 tm)
APU 5 kW (DC and AC output)
NBC protection
Mobility (collective with individual backup)
Fire Extinguishing/Anti-explosion system
Engine IVECO 8262 in crew cabin
6V turbocharged after cooler Auxiliary heater
Fuel Diesel fuel / JP8 Anti-explosion/fuel tanks
Power 405 kW (550HP) Direct fire ballistic armour (advanced level)
Torque 2100 Nm (202 kgm) AT mines protection (advanced level)
Gearbox Automatic type Specific IED protection suite
Number of gears 5 + 2 r.