卡罗·阿玛托 M13-40 | |
|---|---|
| 国家 | 意大利 |
| 作用 | 中型油箱 |
| 在服务中 | 1940 年 7 月 8 日至 1948 年 |
| 建立 | 740 |
这 卡罗·阿玛托 M13/40 是一辆意大利二战坦克，旨在取代二战开始时意大利皇家陆军的 M11/39。它是意大利人在整个战争期间使用的主要坦克。该设计受到英国 Vickers 6-Ton 的影响，并基于早期 M11/39 的改进底盘。M11/39 的生产被缩短，以便将 M13/40 投入生产。根据当时的意大利油箱重量标准，该名称是指 Medio（中型）的“M”，13 吨是计划重量，1940 年是生产的第一年。
| Carro Armato M13-40 四处走动 | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 保罗·法宁 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 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) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | 中型坦克 |
| National Origin | 意大利 |
| 制造商 | Ansaldo |
| Service Entry | 1940 |
| 船员 | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| 长度 | 4.92 m (16 ft 2 in) |
| 宽度 | 2.20 m (7 ft 3 in) |
| 高度 | 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- Suspension: Bogie system on leaf springs, which was outdated compared to the Christie or torsion bar systems used by other nations.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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