C1 Ariete

C1 Ariete
Tier / Class	Tier 8 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	Italy
Dealer	Francine De Laroche
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Leclerc Proto
Sustained Damage
Damage	480
Penetration	675 mm
Damage per Minute	5236 per min.
Reload Time	5.5 s
Defense
Hit Points	3400
Hull vs AP	840 mm
Hull vs HEAT	1225 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	1025 mm
Turret vs HEAT	2075 mm
Turret Composition	Steel Layers with Air Gaps
Mobility
Max Speed	70 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	5.26 s
Weight	54431 kg
Hull Traverse	26.4 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	10 %
Vision Range while Moving	350 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-9° / 20°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.113 °
Aim Time	1.79 s
Turret Traverse	44 deg/s

The C1 Ariete is a Tier 8 progression Main Battle Tank under Francine De Laroche's dealership.

History

• C1 Ariete
• Italian Military

C1 Ariete

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1984-1988
Service: 1992+
Vehicles Built: 200
Operators: Italy

Developed by OTO Melara and Fiat Iveco in the 1980s, the Ariete was one of three European "national" tanks of the era alongside the Leclerc and the Leopard 2 MBTs. Of the three, the Ariete is the lightest but, unlike the other two, it has likely never seen any combat, although some vehicles were briefly deployed in Iraq between 2003 and 2006 during Operation Antica Babilonia.

Development began in 1984 and the first prototype was built in 1986 with six more pre-production vehicles built in 1988. The tank was accepted into service in 1992 with the Italian Army ordering 200 Arietes. It's actually unclear when mass-production started exactly. Some sources claim the first vehicles were built as early as 1992 with 18 more built in 1993 and production ran until 1999, others say the vehicle was only built from 1995 onwards and actual production ended in 2002. One thing is for sure, the 200 vehicles were indeed delivered to the Italian military, replacing the older tank variants.

By now, the Ariete is already somewhat obsolete and its poor protection levels don't speak in its favor. The Italians are currently working on a replacement called Ariete Mk.2 but the original Ariete is expected to serve at least until 2025.

Italian Military

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1984-1988
Service: 1992+
Vehicles Built: 200
Operators: Italy

This skin represents a C1 Ariete of the Italian military.

Developed by OTO Melara and Fiat Iveco in the 1980s, the Ariete was one of three European "national" tanks of the era alongside the Leclerc and the Leopard 2 MBTs. Of the three, the Ariete is the lightest but, unlike the other two, it has likely never seen any combat, although some vehicles were briefly deployed in Iraq between 2003 and 2006 during Operation Antica Babilonia.

Development began in 1984 and the first prototype was built in 1986 with six more pre-production vehicles built in 1988. The tank was accepted into service in 1992 with the Italian Army ordering 200 Arietes. It's actually unclear when mass-production started exactly. Some sources claim the first vehicles were built as early as 1992 with 18 more built in 1993 and production ran until 1999, others say the vehicle was only built from 1995 onwards and actual production ended in 2002. One thing is for sure, the 200 vehicles were indeed delivered to the Italian military, replacing the older tank variants.

By now, the Ariete is already somewhat obsolete and its poor protection levels don't speak in its favor. The Italians are currently working on a replacement called Ariete Mk.2 but the original Ariete is expected to serve at least until 2025.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	120mm KE-W APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	480	675 mm	1585 m/s	5.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	120mm KE-WA2 APFSDS	APFSDS	87,235	510	775 mm	1700 m/s	5.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
3	120mm DM12A1 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	88,280	612	850 mm	1140 m/s	5.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
4	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

C1 Ariete Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	840 mm (vs AP) 1225 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1025 mm (vs AP) 2075 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel Layers with Air Gaps	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT's front is protected by layered steel armor with air gaps, which offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. Its steel sides and rear are considerably more vulnerable.

PSO Appliqué Package

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
61,410	862,315	840 mm (vs AP) 1225 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1025 mm (vs AP) 2075 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel Layers with Air Gaps	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
Spaced steel composites over the frontal part of the side hull and turret sides significantly increases survivability for the C1 Ariete in those areas, improving protection for the the driver and crew from flanking against both HEAT and kinetic shells.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	120mm Oto Melara L/44 Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.79 s	5.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -9.0° / 20.0° Ammo: 120mm KE-W APFSDS 120mm KE-WA2 APFSDS 120mm DM12A1 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Iveco V12M TCA 1200 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	70 km/h	30 km/h	5.26 s (0 to 32 km/h) 26.04 s (0 to Max Speed)	26.40°	8 %
Iveco V12M TCA 1275 hp Diesel Engine	13,955	195,980	70 km/h	30 km/h	4.96 s (0 to 32 km/h) 24.61 s (0 to Max Speed)	31.00°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	22,330	313,570	Hit points are increased by 400
GALIX 13 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s
GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades	33,500	470,355	Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s
SCUDO Hard Kill APS	46,060	646,735	Automatic Hard Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 500m Charges: 12 Cooldown: 30s Angle of Effect: 360°
OG14L3 Stabilization System	55,830	783,925	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Improved Loading Mechanism	131,550	1,847,120	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.5% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 73.9%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	4,500	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.