CARRO ARMATO M14/41

CARRO ARMATO M14/41
Image: Carro Armato M14/41
Year1941
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerItaly/Ansaldo
Numbers Produced752
Crew4 (Commander/Gunner, Loader, M.G. Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 47mm L/32 Ansaldo M37 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +12°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary ArmamentCoaxial: 1 x 8mm Breda M38 Machine Gun
Bow: 2 x 8mm Breda M38 Machine Guns
AA Mount: 1 x 8mm Breda M38 Machine Gun
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried104 x 47mm & 2.832 x 8mm
Height2.38m
Width2.21m
Length4.94m
Combat Weight15.510 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing2.10m
Obstacle Clearance0.80m
Climbing Ability40°
RadioRF.1 CA
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 25mm
Hull Rear: 25mm
Hull Top: 14mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 37mm
Turret Front: 37mm
Turret Sides: 25mm
Turret Rear: 25mm
Turret Top: 14mm
EngineSPA-15T M41 (Diesel)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range220 km
Maximum Cross Country Range140 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed17 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M14/41 was basically an improved version of the M13/40. It had a better engine and improved armour but suffered from the same faults as its predecessor, and many broke down due to engine problems and had a tendency to catch fire when hit. It was just as cramped as the M13/40 and had the same main gun. Like the M13/40 many were knocked out in battle or captured.