| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Carro Armato M15/42 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Fiat | ||
| Production Quantity | 82 | Production Period | 1943 |
| Type | Medium Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Length hull/overall | 5.04 m | Barrel Overhang | n.a. |
| Width | 2.23 m | Height | 2.39 m |
| Combat Weight | 15500 kg | Radio Equipment | n.a. |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 47mm L/40 | Ammunition Carried | 111 |
| Traverse | Electric (360°) | Elevation | -10° to +20° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | n.a. | Sight | n.a. |
| Secondary Armament | 3 x 8mm Breda M38 (coaxial, 2 x bow) | Ammunition Carried | 2640 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | SPA 15TB M42 | No. of Links/Track | n.a. |
| Type & Displacement | V8 | Track Width | n.a. |
| Horsepower (max.) | 192hp | Track Ground Contact | n.a. |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 12.4 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | n.a. |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | n.a. |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius | n.a. |
| Range on/off road | 220 km | Gradient | 31° |
| Mileage | n.a. | Vertical Obstacle | 0.8 m |
| Fuel Capacity | n.a. | Fording | 1.0 m |
| Speed on/off road | 40 km/h | Trench Crossing | 2.10 m |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 30@round | 25@0 | 25@20 | 6@90 |
| Superstructure | 12+30@11 | 25@9 | 25@0 | 14@90 |
| Turret | 12+37@16 | 25@22 | 25@22 | 14@85 |
| Mantlet | 37@round | - | - | - |
| REFERENCES |
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| WWW2, EGT |
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