Tanks of World War II
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M13/40
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 (m) 4.94 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width (m) 2.21 Height (m) 2.38
Combat Weight (kg) 14000 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 47mm L/32 Ammunition Carried 104
Traverse (degrees) Manual (360°) Elevation (degrees) -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 (m) 0.41
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 200 Gradient (degrees) 40°
Mileage (liters/100km) 114 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.8
Fuel Capacity (liters) 227 Fording (m) 1.0
Speed on/off road 32/12 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.1
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor (mm@degrees) 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
M13/40 Profile -- Click Here! Carro Armato M13/40 by A.J.D. North
REFERENCES
TD1, WWW2, EGT, TWWII