Carro Armato M13-40 - Прогулка по окрестностям

Карро Армато М13-40
Страны	Италия
Роль	Средний танк
В эксплуатации	8 июля 1940–1948
Построен	740

Teh Танк М13/40 — итальянский танк времен Второй мировой войны, разработанный для замены M11/39 в Королевской итальянской армии в начале Второй мировой войны. Это был основной танк, который использовался итальянцами на протяжении всей войны. Дизайн был разработан под влиянием британского Vickers 6-Ton и был основан на модифицированном шасси более раннего M11/39. Производство M11/39 было прервано, чтобы запустить M13/40 в производство. Название отсылает к букве «M» от Medio (средний) В соответствии с итальянскими стандартами веса танка в то время, 13 тонн был запланированным весом, а 1940 год — первым годом производства.

Источник: Carro Armato M13-40 в Википедии

Carro Armato M13-40 Прогулка по окрестностям
Фотограф	Паоло Фанин
Локализации	Неизвестная
Фотографии	28

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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)
Роль	Средний танк
National Origin	Италия
Производителя	Ansaldo
Service Entry	1940
Экипажа	4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
Длина	4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
Ширина	2.20 m (7 ft 3 in)
Высота	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Suspension: Bogie system on leaf springs, which was outdated compared to the Christie or torsion bar systems used by other nations.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.