The Carro Armato M15/42 entered production in 1943. It was based on the Carro Armato M13/40 and Carro Armato M14/41, featuring a more reliable engine for desert combat and an improved gun.
A total of 118 M14/42's were build, of which 28 were build by Germany after Italy surrendered in 1943. Germany took over the remaining Italian tanks as well.
Carro Armato M15/42 | |
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Physical Characteristics | |
Weight | 15.5 t |
Length | 5.04 m |
Width | 2.23 m |
Height | 2.39 m |
Armour | |
Armour (range) | 14-45 mm |
Performance | |
Speed (max) | 40 km/h |
Engine | |
Engine | Fiat SPA 15 TB M42 |
Net h.p. | 192 |
Cylinders | 8 |
Armament | |
Primary weapon | 47 mm Cannone da 47/40 (1) |
Secondary weapon | 8 mm Breda Modello 38 (4) |