The Carro Armato M11/39 was Italy's first medium tank. It was designed after the Spanish Civil War, and entered production in 1939 when 100 were ordered.
The M11/39 was not a success, due to its thin armour and relatively weak main gun (which was mounted in the hull, limiting the traverse).
After a disastrous combat debut against the British in North Africa in 1940-08, production was discontinued in favour of the improved Carro Armato M13/40.
| Carro Armato M11/39 | |
|---|---|
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Length | 4.73 m |
| Width | 2.18 m |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (max) | 30 mm |
| Armament | |
| Primary weapon | 37 mm Vickers-Temi L/40 (1) |
| Secondary weapon | 8 mm Breda (2) |