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* The DM33 APFSDS round is a tier 1 modification | * The DM33 APFSDS round is a tier 1 modification | ||
| − | * The CL3143 | + | * The CL3143 APFSDS round can penetrate almost all tanks even in the turret cheeks |
* The turret cheeks are reasonably armoured especially with the War kit modification equipped | * The turret cheeks are reasonably armoured especially with the War kit modification equipped | ||
* Decent mobility both forwards and backwards | * Decent mobility both forwards and backwards | ||
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* Outstanding gun handling characteristics | * Outstanding gun handling characteristics | ||
* Quick and responsive reverse | * Quick and responsive reverse | ||
| − | * Fairly decent and reactive mobility at medium to high speeds | + | * Fairly decent and reactive mobility at medium to high speeds |
* Quick neutral steering | * Quick neutral steering | ||
* CL3143, combined with great thermals and a laser rangefinder make for an exceptionally deadly sniper | * CL3143, combined with great thermals and a laser rangefinder make for an exceptionally deadly sniper | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Hull armour almost non existent | + | * Hull armour almost non-existent |
* Placement of crew members and first stage ammo rack make hits to the hull fatal | * Placement of crew members and first stage ammo rack make hits to the hull fatal | ||
* The lack of armour is not counteracted by improved mobility, the mobility is average for a rank VII ground vehicle | * The lack of armour is not counteracted by improved mobility, the mobility is average for a rank VII ground vehicle | ||
* The CL3143 round is a tier 4 modification | * The CL3143 round is a tier 4 modification | ||
| − | * The War kit armour package is a tier 4 modification | + | * The War kit armour package is a tier 4 modification |
| − | * The War kit armour package only increases chemical protection, with missiles and | + | * The War kit armour package only increases chemical protection, with missiles and 125 mm HEAT-FS still able to penetrate |
* Transmission makes low speed manoeuvring sluggish | * Transmission makes low speed manoeuvring sluggish | ||
| − | * Russian tanks, coated in | + | * Russian tanks, coated in CONTACT-5 ERA, can withstand CL3143 directly on the ERA blocks |
| − | * | + | * Narrow FOV and mediocre zoom in the gunner sights |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 26 January 2021
| This page is about the Italian MBT Ariete. For other vehicles of the family, see Ariete (Family). |
Contents
Description
The C1 Ariete is a rank VII Italian medium tank with a battle rating of 11.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".
General info
Survivability and armour
The C1 Ariete is the least armored top tier MBT currently in the game but that does not mean it has no armor to speak of. The turret front is decently protected especially with the WAR kit modification allowing it to stop all APFSDS rounds fired from guns smaller than 120mm as well as most of the weaker 120mm APFSDS rounds such as the 3BM22, L23A1 and DM13. The WAR kit also makes the turret invulnerable to all HEAT threats except for tandem ATGMs. The mantlet on the Ariete is not too large but it will be your weak spot from the front but that is also true for all other MBTs. The gunner and commander sit on the left side of the turret while the loader sits on the right, and the large optics block on the left side of the turret can occasionally save your gunner and commander by soaking up the post penetration damage.
Unfortunately that's where the armor ends, the hull is one large weak spot with a huge LFP consisting of just one angled 50mm plate that won't stop anything fired at you even from 8.7 vehicles; while the UFP is made out of spaced armor that can only stop auto-cannon rounds or 105mm APDS shells. Shots through the hull will most likely take out the tank immediately, a shot on the left side of the hull front would take out the driver, gunner and commander, while a shot to the right side would hit the first stage ammo rack. Like most top tier vehicles, the tank sides offer little protection, though the fuel tanks in the side of the hull might soak up the occasional HEAT round but it isn't something you can rely on. Ultimately, it is advised to play this tank away from the front lines sniping whenever possible peaking from behind cover to maximize the use of your turret armor.
Mobility
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Reverse | Stock | AoA | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | |
| Arcade | 73 | 52 | 58.5 | 1 | 1,761 | 2,480 | 30.1 | 41.68 |
| Realistic | 65 | 47 | 1,150 | 1,300 | 19.66 | 21.85 | ||
Modifications and economy
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Main armament
| 120 mm OTO Breda 120/44 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 42 | -10°/+20° | ±180° | Two-plane | 38.1 | 52.7 | 64.0 | 70.8 | 75.3 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 6.36 | 6.00 |
| Realistic | 23.8 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 40.0 | ||||||||
Ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| DM12A1 | HEATFS | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| DM33 | APFSDS | 481 | 478 | 470 | 461 | 450 | 440 |
| CL3143 | APFSDS | 625 | 622 | 613 | 601 | 588 | 575 |
| Shell details | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile Mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | |||||||
| DM12A1 | HEATFS | 1,140 | 13.5 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 2,150 | 65° | 72° | 77° |
| DM33 | APFSDS | 1,640 | 4.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 78° | 80° | 81° |
| CL3143 | APFSDS | 1,705 | 5.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 78° | 80° | 81° |
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Machine guns
Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.
| 7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Coaxial | 4,500 (200) | 1,200 | N/A | N/A |
| Pintle (Commander (right)) | 2,000 (200) | 1,200 | -__°/+__° | ±__° |
| Pintle (Loader (left)) | 2,000 (200) | 1,200 | -__°/+__° | ±__° |
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The DM33 APFSDS round is a tier 1 modification
- The CL3143 APFSDS round can penetrate almost all tanks even in the turret cheeks
- The turret cheeks are reasonably armoured especially with the War kit modification equipped
- Decent mobility both forwards and backwards
- The commander has access to thermal sights, and both gunner and commander thermals are Gen 2 (higher resolution)
- Outstanding gun handling characteristics
- Quick and responsive reverse
- Fairly decent and reactive mobility at medium to high speeds
- Quick neutral steering
- CL3143, combined with great thermals and a laser rangefinder make for an exceptionally deadly sniper
Cons:
- Hull armour almost non-existent
- Placement of crew members and first stage ammo rack make hits to the hull fatal
- The lack of armour is not counteracted by improved mobility, the mobility is average for a rank VII ground vehicle
- The CL3143 round is a tier 4 modification
- The War kit armour package is a tier 4 modification
- The War kit armour package only increases chemical protection, with missiles and 125 mm HEAT-FS still able to penetrate
- Transmission makes low speed manoeuvring sluggish
- Russian tanks, coated in CONTACT-5 ERA, can withstand CL3143 directly on the ERA blocks
- Narrow FOV and mediocre zoom in the gunner sights
History
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Media
See also
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External links
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- encyclopedia page on the tank;
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| Italy medium tanks | |
|---|---|
| Italy | |
| M13/40 | M13/40 (I) · M13/40 (II) · M13/40 (III) |
| M14/41 | M14/41 · M14/41 (47/40) |
| M15/42 | M15/42 |
| M16/43 | Celere Sahariano |
| P26/40 | P40 · P40 "G.C. Leoncello" |
| OF-40 | OF-40 · OF-40 Mk.2A · OF-40 (MTCA) |
| Ariete | Ariete (P) · Ariete · Ariete PSO · Ariete AMV |
| Germany | ▄Pz.III N · ▄Pz.IV G · ▄Leopard 1A5 |
| Allied powers | ▄Sherman I Composito · Sherman Ic · ▄Sherman Vc · ▄Sherman V · M26 "D.C.Ariete" · M26A1 · M47 (105/55) · M60A1 "D.C.Ariete" |
| Hungary | |
| Turán | Turan I · Turan II · Turan III |
| Germany | ◔Leopard 2A4 · Leopard 2A7HU |
| USSR | ◔T-72M1 |
