| 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 | 3.78 m | Barrel Overhang | n.a. |
| Width | 1.92 m | Height | 2.03 m |
| Combat Weight | 6800 kg | Radio Equipment | n.a. |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 20mm Breda M35 | Ammunition Carried | 296 |
| Traverse | Manual (360°) | Elevation | -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 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | n.a. |
| Gearbox | n.a. | Ground Clearance | n.a. |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius | n.a. |
| Range on/off road | 200 km | Gradient | 31° |
| Mileage | n.a. | Vertical Obstacle | 0.7 m |
| Fuel Capacity | n.a. | Fording | 0.8 m |
| Speed on/off road | 42 km/h | Trench Crossing | 1.7 m |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 6mm to 30mm | |||
| Superstructure | ||||
| Turret | ||||
| Mantlet | ||||
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Carro Armato L6/40 by George R. Bradford
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| REFERENCES |
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| WWW2, EGT, George R. Bradford |
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