Carro Armato M13-40

Carro Armato M13-40
Land	Italien
Rolle	Mittlerer Tank
Im Dienst	8. Juli 1940–1948
Gebaut	740

das Panzer M13/40 war ein italienischer Panzer aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, der zu Beginn des Zweiten Weltkriegs den M11/39 in der Königlich Italienischen Armee ersetzen sollte. Er war der wichtigste Panzer, den die Italiener während des Krieges einsetzten. Die Konstruktion war von der britischen Vickers 6-Ton beeinflusst und basierte auf dem modifizierten Fahrgestell der früheren M11/39. Die Produktion des M11/39 wurde gekürzt, um den M13/40 in Produktion zu bringen. Der Name bezieht sich auf "M" für Medio (mittel) nach den damaligen italienischen Tankgewichtsnormen, 13 Tonnen war das vorgesehene Gewicht und 1940 das erste Produktionsjahr.

Quelle: Carro Armato M13-40 auf Wikipedia

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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	Mittlerer Tank
National Origin	Italien
Hersteller	Ansaldo
Service Entry	1940
Crew	4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
Länge	4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
Breite	2.20 m (7 ft 3 in)
Höhe	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Suspension: Bogie system on leaf springs, which was outdated compared to the Christie or torsion bar systems used by other nations.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.