Carro Armato M13-40

Carro Armato M13-40
Riik	Itaalia
Rolli	Keskmine paak
Kasutuses	8. juuli 1940–1948
Ehitatud	740

2007 Carro Armato M13/40 oli Itaalia Teise maailmasõja tank, mis oli mõeldud asendama M11/39 Itaalia kuninglikus armees Teise maailmasõja alguses. See oli peamine tank, mida itaallased kogu sõja ajal kasutasid. Disaini mõjutas Briti Vickers 6-Ton ja see põhines varasema M11/39 modifitseeritud šassiil. M11/39 tootmine katkestati, et M13/40 tootmisse saada. Nimi viitab Medio (keskmine) puhul "M"-le vastavalt Itaalia tolleaegsetele tankimassistandarditele, 13 tonni oli plaanipärane kaal ja 1940. aasta esimene tootmisaasta.

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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)
Rolli	Keskmine paak
National Origin	Itaalia
Tootja	Ansaldo
Service Entry	1940
Meeskonna	4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
pikkus	4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
laius	2.20 m (7 ft 3 in)
kõrgus	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Suspension: Bogie system on leaf springs, which was outdated compared to the Christie or torsion bar systems used by other nations.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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