Semovente da 105/25

GENERAL DATA
Formal Desig­nation Semovente da 105/25 su Scafo M43 [Italian]
Sturmgeschutz M43 mit 105/25 853(i) [German]
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 26 + 91* Production Period 1943-1944
Type Assault Gun Crew 3
Length hull/overall 5.80m Barrel Overhang n.a.
Width 2.82m Height 1.74m
Combat Weight 15700kg Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 105mm 1500/25 Ansaldo Ammu­nition Carried 48
Traverse Manual (19 L - 19 R) Elevation -12 to +22
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 1 x 8mm Breda 38 (loose/AA) Ammu­nition Carried 864
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model SPA M15(15TB) No. of Links­/Track n.a.
Type & Displace­ment V8, 11.1 liters Track Width n.a.
Horse­power (max.) 190hp @2400rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 10.8 hp/t Ground Pressure 13.9 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance 0.35m
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius n.a.
Range on/off road 150km Gradient 40°
Mileage 240L/100km on road Vertical Obstacle 0.80m
Fuel Capacity 360L Fording 1.00m
Speed on/off road 38 km/h Trench Crossing 2.10m
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 50mm @55° 25mm @0° 25mm @13° 15mm @90°
Super­structure 75mm @0° 45mm @15° 25mm @0° 15@86° & 90°
Mantlet 50mm @round - - -
NOTES
*Production after German occupation in September 1943
REFERENCES
BP36, EGT

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