Fiat M15/42 tank – Foto's & Video's

Fiat Ansaldo M15-42 Walk Around
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De 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: Middelgrote Tank
• Bemanning: 4 (Commander, Gunner/Loader, Driver, Radio Operator)

Technische specificaties

Characteristic	Detail
Gewicht	15.5 tonnes
Lengte	4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
Motor	SPA 15TB M42 V8 Petrol, 192 hp
Max Speed (Road)	38 km/h (24 mph)
Suspensie	Bogie, semi-elliptic leaf spring

Armament and Armor

Type	Detail
Main Gun	Cannone da 47/40 Mod. 38 (47 mm L/40 cannon)
Secondary Armament	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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