Tanks of World War II
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P40
GENERAL DATA
Formal Designation Carro Pesante P26/40 [Italian]
Panzerkampfwagen P40 737(i) [German]
Manufacturer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 5 pre-series + 100* Production Period 1943-1944
Type Medium Tank Crew 4
Length hull/overall (m) 5.8 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width (m) 2.8 Height (m) 2.5
Combat Weight (kg) 26000 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm 75/34 Ammunition Carried 65
Traverse (degrees) Electric (360°) Elevation (degrees) -10° to +23°
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 1 x 8mm Breda 38 (loose) Ammunition Carried 576
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model SPA No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement V12, 25 liters Track Width n.a.
Horsepower (max.) 330hp@2100rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 12.7 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 275 Gradient (degrees) n.a.
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) n.a.
Speed on/off road 42 km/h Trench Crossing (m) n.a.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor (mm@degrees) Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 50@55° 40@0° 40@40° 15@90°
Superstructure 50@45° 45@35° 40@10° 20@83° & 90°
Turret 60@15° 45@25° 40@25° 20@82° & 90°
Mantlet 60@round - - -
REFERENCES
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