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Carro Commando M41
GENERAL DATA
Formal Designation Carro Commando per Reparto Semoventi da 75/18 (Scafo M41)
Manufacturer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity n.a. Production Period 1941-Sept.44
Type Command Vehicle Crew 4
Length hull/overall (m) 4.92 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width (m) 2.28 Height (m) 1.82
Combat Weight (kg) 12500 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 13.2mm Breda M31 MG Ammunition Carried 420
Traverse (degrees) Manual (13° L - 13° R) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 8mm Breda M38 MG (AA) Ammunition Carried 224
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model SPA 15T No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement V8 Track Width n.a.
Horsepower (max.) 145hp@1800rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 11.6 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox 4 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius (m) 4.50
Range on/off road (km) 200 Gradient (degrees) 45°
Mileage (liters/100km) 90 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.80
Fuel Capacity (liters) 180 Fording (m) 1.00
Speed on/off road 32/16 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.00
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor (mm@degrees) Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 30@round (nose) 25@0° 25@9° 15/11@90°
25@81° (glacis)
Superstructure 30@11°
(driver's plate)
25@9° 25@0° 10/14@90°
REFERENCES
BP33, EGT