Fiat M15/42 | |
|---|---|
| País | Italia |
| Tipo | Tanque medio |
| Producción | 1943–45 |
| Construido | 200+ |
el Carro Armato M15/42 fue el último tanque medio italiano producido durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Se basó en los primeros tanques medios M13/40 y M14/41, y fue construido teniendo en cuenta las lecciones de la Campaña del Norte de África.
Fuente: Wikipedia
| Fiat Ansaldo M15-42 Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Ondrej Skarka |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 24 |
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el Carro Armato M15/42 was the final iteration of the Italian ‘M’ series medium tanks, designed by Fiat-Ansaldo as an interim solution until the heavier P26/40 could be mass-produced.
General Information
- Designation Meaning:
- M: Medio (Medium)
- 15: Approximate weight in tonnes (15.5 t)
- /42: Year of adoption (1942)
- Manufacturer: Fiat-Ansaldo
- Rol: Tanque medio
- Tripulación: 4 (Commander, Gunner/Loader, Driver, Radio Operator)
Especificaciones técnicas
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Peso | 15.5 tonnes |
| Longitud | 4.92 m (16 ft 2 in) |
| Motor | SPA 15TB M42 V8 Petrol, 192 hp |
| Max Speed (Road) | 38 km/h (24 mph) |
| Suspensión | Bogie, semi-elliptic leaf spring |
Armament and Armor
| Tipo | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Gun | Cannone da 47/40 Mod. 38 (47 mm L/40 cannon) |
| Armamento secundario | 3 to 5 × 8 mm Breda Mod. 38 machine guns |
| Armor Construction | Riveted steel plates |
| Max Armor Thickness (Front) | Up to 50 mm (Flat hull plate) |
Service Notes
Despite being intended for the North African Campaign, the M15/42 arrived too late to see service there. Its primary combat was in **Italy** following its introduction in 1943. After the Italian armistice, many captured vehicles were utilized by the **German Wehrmacht**.
Its chassis proved to be a successful platform for self-propelled guns, such as the Semovente 75/34.
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