CARRO ARMATO L6/40

CARRO ARMATO L6/40
Image: Carro Armato L6/40 (Aviarmor)
Year1940
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerItaly/Fiat
Numbers Produced283
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 20mm L/65 Breda M35 Cannon
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-12° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (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 (Coaxial)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried312 x 20mm & 1.560 x 8mm
Height2.03m
Width1.92m
Length3.78m
Combat Weight6.900 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing1.70m
Obstacle Clearance0.70m
Climbing Ability31°
RadioRF.2CA
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 15mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 40mm
Turret Front: 40mm
Turret Sides: 15mm
Turret Rear: 15mm
Turret Top: 6mm
EngineSPD 4-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range80 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed42 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed25 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe L6/40 was a two man light tank which was initially issued as a reconnaissance vehicle for armoured divisions. It was also used in the infantry support role but due to Italy lacking in tank numbers it was used as a battle tank and suffered due to its light armour and main gun. It was the main Italian tank in service on the Russian front and also saw action in North Africa, The Balkans and Sicily.