Carro Armato M13-40

Carro Armato M13-40
Země	Itálie
Roli	Střední nádrž
V provozu	8. červenec 1940–1948
Postaven	740

Tá Carro Armato M13/40 byl italský tank z druhé světové války navržený jako náhrada za M11/39 v Italské královské armádě na začátku druhé světové války. Byl to primární tank používaný Italy po celou válku. Konstrukce byla ovlivněna britským Vickersem 6-Ton a vycházela z upraveného podvozku dřívějšího M11/39. Výroba M11/39 byla zkrácena, aby se M13/40 dostala do výroby. Název odkazuje na "M" pro Medio (střední) podle tehdejších italských hmotnostních norem tanků, 13 tun byla plánovaná hmotnost a 1940 byl počáteční rok výroby.

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General Characteristics and Role

The Carro Armato M13/40 was an Italian medium tank used by the Royal Italian Army (Regio Esercito) during World War II. The “M” designated it as a medium tank, “13” indicated its weight in tonnes, and “40” denoted the year it entered service (1940). Although classified as medium, it was closer in capability to Allied light tanks of the time. It represented a major step up from Italy’s previous light tanks and tankettes, but its design was flawed: it used riveted construction instead of welding, which could cause lethal spalling inside the hull when hit. It saw extensive combat in North Africa, where it quickly proved vulnerable to British 2-pounder and 6-pounder anti-tank guns.

Property	Typical Value (M13/40)
Roli	Střední nádrž
National Origin	Itálie
Výrobce	Ansaldo
Service Entry	1940
Posádky	4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
Délka	4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
Šířka	2.20 m (7 ft 3 in)
Výška	2.37 m (7 ft 9 in)
Combat Weight	13.2 tonnes

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: 1 x SPA 8T M40 V8 diesel engine.
Power Output: 125 hp (93 kW).
Maximum Speed (Road): 30 km/h (19 mph).
Range (Road): 200 km (124 mi).
Suspension: Bogie system on leaf springs, which was outdated compared to the Christie or torsion bar systems used by other nations.
Performance Issue: The engine was generally underpowered for the tank’s weight, contributing to its slow speed and poor mobility, especially in the desert environment.

Armament and Armor

Main Armament: 1 x 47 mm L/32 gun (Turret mounted).
Secondary Armament: 3 x 8 mm Breda Modello 38 machine guns (one coaxial, two in a hull mount).
Ammunition Capacity: 87 rounds (47 mm).
Armor (Max): 42 mm (1.7 in) on the front (vertical), though much of the armor was thinner, especially on the turret.
Major Flaw: The 47 mm L/32 main gun was already considered obsolete upon the tank’s introduction, lacking the velocity and penetration to consistently defeat British tanks at tactical ranges.

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