Fiat M15/42 tank – Photos & Videos

Fiat Ansaldo M15-42 Walk Around
Photographer	Ondrej Skarka
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The 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
• Role: Medium Tank
• Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner/Loader, Driver, Radio Operator)

Technical Specifications

Characteristic	Detail
Weight	15.5 tonnes
Length	4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
Engine	SPA 15TB M42 V8 Petrol, 192 hp
Max Speed (Road)	38 km/h (24 mph)
Suspension	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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