| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Carro Armato M13/40 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Fiat | ||
| Production Quantity | 779 | Production Period | 1940-1941 |
| Type | Medium Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Length hull/overall | 4.94 m | Barrel Overhang | n.a. |
| Width | 2.21 m | Height | 2.38 m |
| Combat Weight | 14000 kg | Radio Equipment | n.a. |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 47mm L/32 | Ammunition Carried | 104 |
| Traverse | Manual (360°) | Elevation | -10° to +20° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | n.a. |
| Secondary Armament | 4 x Breda M38 MG (coaxial, 2 x bow, AA) | Ammunition Carried | 3048 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | SPA TM40 | No. of Links/Track | n.a. |
| Type & Displacement | Diesel, 8 cylinder | Track Width | n.a. |
| Horsepower (max.) | 125hp @1800rpm | Track Ground Contact | n.a. |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 8.9 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 13.2 psi |
| Gearbox | 4 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | 0.41 m |
| Fuel | Diesel | Turning Radius | n.a. |
| Range on/off road | 200 km | Gradient | 40° |
| Mileage | 114 L/100km on road | Vertical Obstacle | 0.8 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 227 L | Fording | 1.0 m |
| Speed on/off road | 32/12 km/h | Trench Crossing | 2.1 m |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 30@round | 25@0° | 25@20° | 6@90° |
| Superstructure | 30@11° | 25@9° | 25@0° | 14@90° |
| Turret | 37@16° | 25@22° | 25@22° | 14@85° |
| Mantlet | 37@round | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Carro Armato M13/40 by A. J. D. North
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| REFERENCES |
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| TD1, WWW2, EGT, TWWII |
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