Carro Armato M13-40 | |
|---|---|
| Land | Italien |
| Rolle | Mellemstor tank |
| I brug | 8. juli 1940–1948 |
| Bygget | 740 |
Den Carro Armato M13/40 var en italiensk kampvogn fra 2. verdenskrig designet til at erstatte M11/39 i den kongelige italienske hær i begyndelsen af 2. verdenskrig. Det var den primære kampvogn, der blev brugt af italienerne under hele krigen. Designet var påvirket af den britiske Vickers 6-Ton og var baseret på det modificerede chassis fra den tidligere M11/39. Produktionen af M11/39 blev afbrudt for at få M13/40 i produktion. Navnet refererer til "M" for Medio (medium) i henhold til de italienske tankvægtsstandarder på det tidspunkt, 13 tons var den planlagte vægt og 1940 det første produktionsår.
| Carro Armato M13-40 Gå rundt | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Paolo Fanin |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 28 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | Mellemstor tank |
| National Origin | Italien |
| Producent | Ansaldo |
| Service Entry | 1940 |
| Besætning | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| Længde | 4.92 m (16 ft 2 in) |
| Bredde | 2.20 m (7 ft 3 in) |
| Højde | 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- Suspension: Bogie system on leaf springs, which was outdated compared to the Christie or torsion bar systems used by other nations.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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