SEMOVENTE M41M Da 90/53

SEMOVENTE M41M Da 90/53
Image: Semovente M41M Da 90/53 (Aviarmor)
YearJune 1942
Vehicle TypeHeavy Self-Propelled Gun
Origin & DesignerItaly/Ansaldo
Numbers Produced48
Crew4 (Commander, 2 x Gunners & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 90mm L/53 Ansaldo M41 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +24°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse80° (Manual)
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried8 x 90mm
Height2.15m
Width2.20m
Length5.20m
Combat Weight17.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing2.13m
Obstacle Clearance0.89m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioRF.1 CA
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 25mm
Hull Rear: 25mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 30mm
Front: 41mm
Sides: 10mm
Rear: Open
Top: Open
EngineSPA 15-TM-41 (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 Speed35 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed14 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Semovente 90/53 was a 90/53 anti-aircraft gun mounted on the chassis of the M14/41 tank. Designed to counter heavy Soviet tanks the Semovente 90/53 could operate well at long range targets, but the crew were exposed to fire due to the vehicle having an open topped fighting compartment. The vehicle never reach Russia but 24 saw action in Sicily.