| GENERAL
DATA |
| Formal Designation |
Carro Armato L6/40 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Fiat |
| Production Quantity |
283 |
Production Period |
1941-Feb. 1943 |
| Type |
Light Tank |
Crew |
2 |
| Length hull/overall (m) |
3.78 |
Barrel Overhang (m) |
n.a. |
| Width (m) |
1.92 |
Height (m) |
2.03 |
| Combat Weight (kg) |
6800 |
Radio Equipment |
n.a. |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
20mm Breda M35 |
Ammunition Carried |
296 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
Manual (360°) |
Elevation (degrees) |
-12° to +20° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
- |
Sight |
n.a. |
| Secondary Armament |
8mm Breda M38
(coaxial) |
Ammunition Carried |
1560 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
SPD 18D |
No. of Links/Track |
n.a. |
| Type & Displacement |
4 cylinder |
Track Width |
n.a. |
| Horsepower (max.) |
70hp |
Track Ground Contact |
n.a. |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
10.3 |
Ground Pressure |
n.a. |
| Gearbox |
n.a. |
Ground Clearance (m) |
n.a. |
| Fuel |
Gasoline (Petrol) |
Turning Radius (m) |
n.a. |
| Range on/off road (km) |
200 |
Gradient (degrees) |
31° |
| Mileage (liters/100km) |
n.a. |
Vertical Obstacle (m) |
0.7 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) |
n.a. |
Fording (m) |
0.8 |
| Speed on/off road |
42 km/h |
Trench Crossing (m) |
1.7 |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor (mm@degrees) |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
6mm to 30mm |
| Superstructure |
| Turret |
| Mantlet |
| TECHNICAL
DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| REFERENCES |
| WWW2, EGT, George R. Bradford |
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