SEMOVENTE L 40 DA 47/32

SEMOVENTE L 40 DA 47/32
Image: Semovente L 40 da 47/32 (Aviarmor)
YearJuly 1942
Vehicle TypeLight Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun
Origin & DesignerItaly/Ansaldo
Numbers Produced300
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 47mm L/32 M39 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +23°
Turret Traverse27° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
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 Carried70 x 47mm & 762 x 8mm
Height1.63m
Width1.92m
Length3.78m
Combat Weight6.700 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing1.71m
Obstacle Clearance0.79m
Climbing Ability40°
RadioRF.2CA
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 15mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 51mm
Front: 30mm
Sides: 15mm
Rear: 15mm
Top: 6mm
EngineSPD 18D (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range80 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed41 mph
Maximum Cross Country Speed25 mph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe L 40 da 47/32 was a light tank destroyer built on the chassis of the L6/40 light tank and mounted a 47/32 anti-tank gun. The L6/40 was obsolete by this time so the Italian army decided to utilise the hull and add a heavier gun. It served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Russia.