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[Schneemann]

Neuestes Upgrade für den italienischen MBT Ariete:

Discover new Italian upgraded Ariete Main Battle Tank for Italian army

According to pictures published on the Twitter account, Ciro Nappi on September 14, 2022, the Italian defense industry has finalized the third prototype of the upgraded program of the C1 Ariete Main Battle Tank (MBT) for the Italian army. [...]

The first prototype of the Ariete Main Battle Tank (MBT) was completed in 1986 and by 1988 all six prototypes had been completed and trialed by the Italian Army. The first production Ariete MBT was delivered late in 1995 and the final production vehicles were delivered to the Italian Army in 2002. [...]

The upgraded version of the Ariete MBT is powered by an MTCA AMV engine developing 1500 hp. It also has new tracks and transmission. In terms of protection, the hull and the turret are fitted with a new armor package to increase protection against modern anti-tank guided missiles and RPGs (Rocket-Propelled Grenades). according to mission requirements, the modernized Ariete could be fitted with add-on armor including the PSO (Peace Support Operation) and WAR (symmetrical warfare with MBTs). The hull is also fitted with mine blast armor plates.

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Schneemann