Hello, I created this topic to gather information on additional armor kits for Italian C1 Ariete MBT, so it will be easier to find. I will post the information we’ve already had from the old vesrion of the forum.
- Correct weights of the tank without and with additionsl armor:
- 54t C1 without any kind of kits on it
- Around 57t with PSO tipo 1
- Around 59t with PSO tipo 2
- Around 59,5t with WAR kit
- Around 62,5t with both kits
https://old-forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/453502-c1-ariete/&do=findComment&comment=9552288
- Protection provided by “WAR” armor kit.
There are few sources available (unfortunately they don’t specify exact shells against which they can protect):
- Panorama Difesa Numero 401 - November 2020 (P.44)
“The War kit sees the installation of additional plates for the protection of the turret and hull from direct hits with APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) type armor-piercing bullets”
Spoiler
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/714838496728186913/1124468126524903455/image0.png
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/714838496728186913/1124468540443996281/image0.jpg
- RIVISTA MILITARE 2005 N.2 (P.67)
“The first, called “war”, with peculiarities aimed at improving survival against kinetic energy ammunition, will be installed on the entire “Ariete” wagon fleet.”
Spoiler
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/714838496728186913/1124469182872944801/image0.jpg
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/714838496728186913/1124469621060276295/image0.jpg
PS So far we can’t successfully report the wrong protection of “WAR” kit (which is obvious as it doesn’t add any protection against kinetic energy shells in the game) and have to wait until more sources become available.