SEMOVENTE 75/18 M41

SEMOVENTE 75/18 M41
Image: Semovente 75/18 M41 (Aviarmor)
YearOctober 1941
Vehicle TypeMedium Self-Propelled Howitzer
Origin & DesignerItaly/Ansaldo
Numbers Produced765
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/18 M34 Howitzer
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-12° to +22°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse18° Left & 20° Right (Manual)
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament1 x 8mm Breda M38 Machine Gun (Roof)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried44 x 75mm & 1.104 x 8mm
Height1.85m
Width2.20m
Length4.92m
Combat Weight14.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing2.10m
Obstacle Clearance0.80m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioRF.1 CA
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 25mm
Hull Rear: 25mm
Hull Top: 15mm
Hull Bottom: 11mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 50mm
Front: 25mm
Sides: 25mm
Rear: 25mm
Top: 15mm
EngineSPA 8T (Diesel)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range230 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed38 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed14 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Semovente 75/18 was designed with the German StuG III in mind. The result was a good reliable vehicle which had punch due to the 75/18 howitzer and was built on the chassis of the M13/40 tank. The Semovente 75/18 served in North Africa and Sicily and were issued to armoured divisions.