Semovente da 75/34

GENERAL DATA
Formal Desig­nation Semovente da 75/34 su Scafo M42 [Italian]
Sturmgeschutz M42 mit 75/34 851(i) [German]
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 36 + 80* Production Period Mar.1943-1944
Type Assault Gun Crew 3
Length hull/overall 5.69m Barrel Overhang n.a.
Width 2.25m Height 1.85m
Combat Weight 15000kg Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm 75/34 L/34 Ammu­nition Carried 42
Traverse Manual (16° L - 18° R) Elevation -12° to +22°
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 8mm Breda M38 MG (loose) Ammu­nition Carried 1104
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 12.7 hp/t Ground Pressure 12.2 psi
Gearbox 4 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance 0.38m
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius 4.5m
Range on/off road 230km Gradient 40°
Mileage 160 L/100km on road Vertical Obstacle 0.80m
Fuel Capacity 367L Fording 1.00m
Speed on/off road 40/15 km/h Trench Crossing 2.00m
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 30mm @round 25mm @0° 25mm @20° 15mm @81° (front)
25@81° & 69° 11mm @90° (rear)
Super­structure 25+25mm @5° 25mm @12° 25mm @9° 9mm @84°, 71° & 68°
Mantlet 50mm - - -
NOTES
*Produced after German occupation in September 1943
REFERENCES
BP37, EGT

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