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Carro Armato M15/42

Description

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.

Technical Details

Carro Armato M15/42
Crew
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner/loader
  • Radio operator
  • Driver
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)

Images

Drawing of a Carro Armato M15/42

Further Reading