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{{About
 
{{About
 
| about = Italian MBT '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = Italian MBT '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other vehicles of the family
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| usage = other versions
 
| link = Ariete (Family)
 
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|Hull||{{Annotation|Spaced Armour|70 mm High hardness rolled armour + 80 mm Air + 40 mm High hardness rolled armour}} ''Upper glacis'' <br> 50 mm (50°) ''Lower glacis'' <br> 35 mm (60°) ''Sponson front''|| 10-20 mm ''Top'' <br> 35 mm ''Bottom'' || 20 mm || 35 mm ''Crew compartment'' <br> 20 mm ''Engine compartment'' <br> 5 mm ''Exhaust radiators''
 
|Hull||{{Annotation|Spaced Armour|70 mm High hardness rolled armour + 80 mm Air + 40 mm High hardness rolled armour}} ''Upper glacis'' <br> 50 mm (50°) ''Lower glacis'' <br> 35 mm (60°) ''Sponson front''|| 10-20 mm ''Top'' <br> 35 mm ''Bottom'' || 20 mm || 35 mm ''Crew compartment'' <br> 20 mm ''Engine compartment'' <br> 5 mm ''Exhaust radiators''
 
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|Turret||{{Annotation|Composite armour|20 mm High hardness rolled armour + 80 mm Air + 20 mm High hardness rolled armour + 220 mm External composite armour with NERA elements + 100 mm Rolled homogeneous armour}} ''Turret front'' <br> {{Annotation|Spaced armour|20 mm High hardness rolled armour + 140 mm Air + 20 mm High hardness rolled armour}} + 90 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || {{Annotation|Spaced armour|20 mm Rolled homogeneous armour + 140 mm Air + 40 mm Rolled homogeneous armour}}||20 mm + 10 mm || 40 mm ''Front portion''  
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|Turret||{{Annotation|Composite armour|20 mm High hardness rolled armour + 80 mm Air + 20 mm High hardness rolled armour + 220 mm External composite armour with NERA elements + 100 mm Rolled homogeneous armour}} ''Turret front'' <br> {{Annotation|Spaced armour|20 mm High hardness rolled armour + 140 mm Air + 20 mm High hardness rolled armour}} + 90 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || {{Annotation|Spaced armour|20 mm Rolled homogeneous armour + 140 mm Air + 40 mm Rolled homogeneous armour}}||20 mm + 10 mm || 40 mm ''Front portion''
 
20 mm ''Rear portion''
 
20 mm ''Rear portion''
 
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! ''Arcade''
 
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 42 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
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| rowspan="2" | 42 || rowspan="2" | -/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
 
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! ''Realistic''
 
! ''Realistic''
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 
! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 
! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
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! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
 
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! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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| DM33 || APFSDS || 481 || 478 || 470 || 461 || 450 || 440
 
| DM33 || APFSDS || 481 || 478 || 470 || 461 || 450 || 440
 
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| CL3143 || APFSDS || 625 || 622 || 613 || 601 || 588 || 575
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| CL3143 || APFSDS || 589 || 586 || 577 || 565 || 553 || 541
 
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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| Coaxial || 4,500 (200) || 1,200 || ±5° || N/A
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| Coaxial || 4,500 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
 
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| Pintle (Commander) - R || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -8°/+80° || ±180°
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| Pintle (Commander) - R || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -8°/+60° || ±120°
 
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| Pintle (Loader) - L || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -8°/+80° || ±180°
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The C1 Ariete has access to a decent round, the CL3143, and with the WAR add-on armour installed, can also protect itself against some 125 mm APFSDS and the majority of low level IFV autocannon fire. The best playstyle for the Ariete, especially when you are just starting out with it, would be more a supportive one, such as flanking manoeuvres or to stick with your better armoured teammates who can withstand hits such as Leopards 2A6. The Ariete being one of the weakest top tier MBTs for its battle rating, it is advised to keep your distance and try pick enemies from far away. With the CL3143 round, you can easily take out the majority of enemies with one hit if you aim right. Most top tier MBT weak spots at the front are the lower front of the vehicle. If you manage to flank the enemy team, go for the sides or where the ammunition is stored as that also will usually get rid of an enemy quickly. When you have unlocked the WAR add-on armour kit, you have more chances to play hull down which will greatly increase your overall effectiveness on the battlefield, as you'll be able to withstand some shots coming your way. Remember that in Arcade Battles, enemies can easily find out where you are with your name tag and where your weak spots are. The Ariete also has access to commanders thermals, something the previous vehicle (Ariete (P)) did not have. This will be one of the most useful items in your arsenal and will allow you to better spot enemies from behind cover, as well as quickly engage and disengage without exposing yourself long enough for the enemy to see you coming. If you can master this technique, you'll be able to still be useful despite being at a disadvantage.  
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The C1 Ariete has access to a decent round, the CL3143, and with the WAR add-on armour installed, can also protect itself against some 125 mm APFSDS and the majority of low level IFV autocannon fire. The best playstyle for the Ariete, especially when you are just starting out with it, would be more a supportive one, such as flanking manoeuvres or to stick with your better armoured teammates who can withstand hits such as Leopards 2A6. The Ariete being one of the weakest top tier MBTs for its battle rating, it is advised to keep your distance and try pick enemies from far away. With the CL3143 round, you can easily take out the majority of enemies with one hit if you aim right. Most top tier MBT weak spots at the front are the lower front of the vehicle. If you manage to flank the enemy team, go for the sides or where the ammunition is stored as that also will usually get rid of an enemy quickly. When you have unlocked the WAR add-on armour kit, you have more chances to play hull down which will greatly increase your overall effectiveness on the battlefield, as you'll be able to withstand some shots coming your way. Remember that in Arcade Battles, enemies can easily find out where you are with your name tag and where your weak spots are. The Ariete also has access to commanders thermals, something the previous vehicle (Ariete (P)) did not have. This will be one of the most useful items in your arsenal and will allow you to better spot enemies from behind cover, as well as quickly engage and disengage without exposing yourself long enough for the enemy to see you coming. If you can master this technique, you'll be able to still be useful despite being at a disadvantage.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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* The DM33 APFSDS round is a tier 1 modification
 
* The DM33 APFSDS round is a tier 1 modification
* The CL3143 APFSDS round can penetrate almost all tanks even in the turret cheeks
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* The turret cheeks are reasonably armoured against HEATFS below 125 mm, especially with the War kit modification equipped
* The turret cheeks are reasonably armoured against HEAT-FS below 125 mm, especially with the War kit modification equipped
 
 
* Decent mobility forwards
 
* Decent mobility forwards
 
* The commander has access to thermal sights, and both gunner and commander thermals are Gen 2 (higher resolution)
 
* The commander has access to thermal sights, and both gunner and commander thermals are Gen 2 (higher resolution)
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* 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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* Unlike other NATO MBTs, there is no ammo rack in the turret bustle: a penetration in the turret rarely destroys the tank in one shot
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* 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 stock ammunition is HEATFS, the CL3143 round is a tier 4 modification
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* The stock ammunition is HEATFS, the CL3143 APFSDS 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 125 mm HEAT-FS still able to penetrate
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* The War kit armour package only increases chemical protection, with missiles and 125 mm HEATFS still able to penetrate
 
* Transmission makes low speed manoeuvring sluggish
 
* Transmission makes low speed manoeuvring sluggish
 
* Russian tanks, protected by CONTACT-5 ERA, can withstand CL3143 directly on the ERA blocks
 
* Russian tanks, protected by CONTACT-5 ERA, can withstand CL3143 directly on the ERA blocks
* Narrow FOV and mediocre zoom in the gunner sights
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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;Skins
 
;Skins
  
* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=it_c1_ariete Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=it_c1_ariete Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
  
 
;Videos
 
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* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
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{{TankManufacturer OTO Melara}}
 
{{Italy medium tanks}}
 
{{Italy medium tanks}}

Revision as of 12:47, 10 December 2021

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This page is about the Italian MBT Ariete. For other versions, see Ariete (Family).
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Ariete
AB RB SB
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Description

The C1 Ariete is a rank VII Italian medium tank with a battle rating of 11.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".

General info

Survivability and armour

Composite armour
Balanced protection against all types of ammunition
Smoke grenades
Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle
LWS
Notifies about the vehicle's exposure to laser emissions
Armourfront / side / back
Hull110 / 65 / 20
Turret140 / 60 / 20
Crew4 people
Visibility88 %

The C1 Ariete is the least armoured top tier MBT currently in the game but that does not mean it has no armour 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 armour 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 armour 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 armour.

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, internal plates)
  • High-hardness rolled armour (hull UFP, turret front)
  • Composite armour (turret front)
  • Spaced armour (hull UFP, gun mantlet, turret sides)
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull Spaced Armour Upper glacis
50 mm (50°) Lower glacis
35 mm (60°) Sponson front
10-20 mm Top
35 mm Bottom
20 mm 35 mm Crew compartment
20 mm Engine compartment
5 mm Exhaust radiators
Turret Composite armour Turret front
Spaced armour + 90 mm Gun mantlet
Spaced armour 20 mm + 10 mm 40 mm Front portion

20 mm Rear portion

Internal armour:

  • 20 mm - Upper hull sides
  • 35 mm - Upper hull sides
  • 10 mm - Between driver and hull ammo rack
  • 8 mm - Between crew and engine compartments
Composite/spaced armour Front Sides
Hull Upper glacis
300 - 400+ mm Chemical
235 - 300+ mm Kinetic
N/A
Turret Turret front
520 - 600+ mm Chemical
380 - 400+ mm Kinetic
Gun mantlet
210 - 530+ mm Chemical
175 - 400+ mm Kinetic
Turret side
45 - 400+ mm Chemical
45 - 225+ mm Kinetic

Notes:

  • Tracks and suspension - 20 mm
  • Sideskirts - 12 mm
  • Fenders - 5 mm
  • There is a 10 mm composite screen on the turret roof

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB73 / 52 km/h
RB and SB65 / 47 km/h
Number of gears8 forward
4 back
Weight59.5 t
Engine power
AB2 480 hp
RB and SB1 300 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB41.7 hp/t
RB and SB21.8 hp/t
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

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 398 → 6 856 Sl icon.png
RB4 298 → 6 700 Sl icon.png
SB5 437 → 8 476 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications277 400 Rp icon.png
458 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 000 Ge icon.png
Crew training270 000 Sl icon.png
Experts950 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 200 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 210 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
150 / 190 / 210 % Sl icon.png
244 / 244 / 244 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new tank traks.png
Tracks
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
450 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
4 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
3 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement it.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
450 Ge icon.png
Mods smoke screen.png
Smoke grenade
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods tank additional armor.png
War kit
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
120mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods tank cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods counterMeasures.png
LWS/LR
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
450 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
450 Ge icon.png
Mods art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Night vision device
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

120 mm OTO Breda 120/44 cannon
Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Ammunition42 rounds
First-order15 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
7.8 → 6.0 s
Vertical guidance-9° / 20°
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 -9°/+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 589 586 577 565 553 541
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

Ammo racks of the Ariete
Full
ammo
1st
rack empty
2nd
rack empty
Visual
discrepancy
42 16 (+26) (+41) No

Notes:

  • Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
  • Rack 2 is a first stage ammo rack. It totals 15 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank.
  • Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from rack 1 into rack 2. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready rack.

Machine guns

Ammunition4 600 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate801 shots/min
Ammunition4 000 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate801 shots/min
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) - R 2,000 (200) 1,200 -8°/+60° ±120°
Pintle (Loader) - L 2,000 (200) 1,200 -8°/+60° ±120°

Usage in battles

The C1 Ariete has access to a decent round, the CL3143, and with the WAR add-on armour installed, can also protect itself against some 125 mm APFSDS and the majority of low level IFV autocannon fire. The best playstyle for the Ariete, especially when you are just starting out with it, would be more a supportive one, such as flanking manoeuvres or to stick with your better armoured teammates who can withstand hits such as Leopards 2A6. The Ariete being one of the weakest top tier MBTs for its battle rating, it is advised to keep your distance and try pick enemies from far away. With the CL3143 round, you can easily take out the majority of enemies with one hit if you aim right. Most top tier MBT weak spots at the front are the lower front of the vehicle. If you manage to flank the enemy team, go for the sides or where the ammunition is stored as that also will usually get rid of an enemy quickly. When you have unlocked the WAR add-on armour kit, you have more chances to play hull down which will greatly increase your overall effectiveness on the battlefield, as you'll be able to withstand some shots coming your way. Remember that in Arcade Battles, enemies can easily find out where you are with your name tag and where your weak spots are. The Ariete also has access to commanders thermals, something the previous vehicle (Ariete (P)) did not have. This will be one of the most useful items in your arsenal and will allow you to better spot enemies from behind cover, as well as quickly engage and disengage without exposing yourself long enough for the enemy to see you coming. If you can master this technique, you'll be able to still be useful despite being at a disadvantage.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • The DM33 APFSDS round is a tier 1 modification
  • The turret cheeks are reasonably armoured against HEATFS below 125 mm, especially with the War kit modification equipped
  • Decent mobility forwards
  • 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
  • Unlike other NATO MBTs, there is no ammo rack in the turret bustle: a penetration in the turret rarely destroys the tank in one shot

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 stock ammunition is HEATFS, the CL3143 APFSDS 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 HEATFS still able to penetrate
  • Transmission makes low speed manoeuvring sluggish
  • Russian tanks, protected by CONTACT-5 ERA, can withstand CL3143 directly on the ERA blocks

History

The history of the C1 Ariete begins during the late stages of the Cold War, with a program born out of the need of the Italian army to modernize the fleet of tanks they had during the Cold War, which were the Leopards and M60s. Those tanks would be considered obsolete, considering the fact that many countries around the world who adopted such designs had either put them out of service or replaced them for something more modern. To make the new Italian MBT, Italy put Iveco and OTO Melara in charge. Iveco dealt with the hull, transmission, and engine, while OTO Melara took care of the turret, cannon, and the installation of sights. After many changes, and a couple of wooden mock-ups, the C1 Ariete (P), would first be shown to the public, at a presentation inside of La Spezia in 1987. Development kept on continuing towards the year of 1990, which allowed both Iveco and OTO Melara to refine the C1 Ariete's design. Deliveries were scheduled to first take place in 1993, however due to some setbacks (likely funding) it wouldn't be until 1995 that the first C1 Ariete production deliveries actually took place. At first an order of 300 tanks would be made, but due to the Cold War coming to an end, it was reduced to only 200 units, which would all finally be delivered on 7th August 2002.

The C1 Ariete had many new advancements that the previous tanks that Italy used could only dream of having. The first C1 Ariete production models had access to the TURMS 3rd generation LTFCS made by Officine Galileo, which gave the capability to the Ariete to fire on the move, both during the day and at night. However later down the line, the last 50 Arietes would receive an upgrade of their sights, which resulted in many improvements, such as giving the C1 Ariete commanders thermal imaging. In terms of armaments, the C1 Ariete (P) and C1 Ariete Production have access to a 120 mm smoothbore gun, made by OTO Melara, with similarities to the German made L44. The Ariete can fire all NATO standard munitions, however as of now the best round that is known the vehicle has in service, would be the CL3143 APFSDS, which is a license-produced version of the M332 Israeli-made round. In 2010 there were plans to buy M338 APFSDS for the C1 Ariete, which was basically DM43 with an improved cap, but nothing came out of it, however as previously mentioned before, if need be the C1 Ariete can fire the majority of NATO standard munitions. The C1 Ariete's armour is currently classified, as it is currently still in service, however CIO (Consorzio Iveco-Oto Melara) claim that it is a mix of steel and composite on both the hull and turret. Most experts claim that the C1 Ariete, at least the first production models, had similar if not better protection than a Leopard 2A4, this does hold some truth as both tanks were designed around the same time.

Currently there are 3 known upgrades to the C1 Ariete armour, one of which was first shown in 2002 in the form of a mock-up of the "C2 Ariete", though the planned upgrades never came into fruition. However a couple of C1 production Arietes would later be equipped and tested with the add-on armour package known as "WAR". As the name implies, the new pack was made for war scenarios, and is said to stop a lot of APFSDS rounds from actually entering the tank, giving a new elevated protection to both the tank and the crew. The second armour upgrade would come in the form of the "PSO" kit (Peace Support Operation), which would add new composite add-on armour to the sides of the C1 Ariete. The Ariete PSO was deployed during Operation Ancient Babylon in Iraq. And last but not least, recently it was discovered that a mix of WAR+PSO was tested on the C1 Ariete, although little to no information is available on this upgrade. There is one upgrade that is in the works, known as the C1 Ariete AMV, standing for "Ammodernamento di Mezza Vita" (English: "mid life update"). This new update is said to bring the C1 Ariete up to standard; planned upgrades include a new modern sight and thermal system made by Leonardo, active protection systems, better armour, new engine, and much more. The first 3 AMV prototypes are said to be complete by the end of 2021. In terms of service, the C1 Ariete has partaken in many peace-keeping operations around the globe, such as in Yugoslavia, Iraq, and now currently being used in Latvia for NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence mission.

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