Semovente M15/42 Contraereo
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Carro Armato Medio
M15/42 |
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| Type | Anti-Aircraft Vehicle |
Radio Equipment | none or ? |
| Manufacturer(s) | Fiat-Ansaldo |
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| Crew | 3 |
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| Production Quantity | 1-2 |
Production Period | January & February 1943 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 14700-16200 kg |
Ground pressure | 1 kg/cm² |
| Length w/Gun | 4.92 m |
Length /hull | 4.92 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m |
Height | 2.55 m |
| Width | 2.20 m |
Ground clearance | 0.41 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 4x Cannone-Mitragliera da 20/77
(Scotti) |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Traverse | 360° |
Elevation | ? |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - |
Sight | ? |
| Secondary Armament | - |
Ammunition Carried | - |
| Armor | 50 mm (2.0 in) frontal armor, 42 mm (1.7 in) side armor | ||
| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | SPA 15TB M42 |
Type & Displacement | V8 |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 185 hp at 2400 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 11.74 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | 5 forward - 1 reverse |
Steering | Clutch brake |
| Brakes | ? |
Fuel Capacity | 367 L + 40L reserve tank Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Leaf spring bogies |
Road wheels | 2 bogies with 4 dual wheels, rubber edgings |
| Track return rollers | 3 |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear |
Shock absorbers | ? |
| Track Type | center guide, dry pin, steel | ||
| Width | 260 mm |
Pitch | 124 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 84 |
Track ground contact | 2.14 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 40 km/h on road, 15 km/h off road |
Range | 280 km on road |
| Mileage | ? L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | 40° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.1 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.8 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 1 m |
Minimum turning diameter | ? m |
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| Wikipédia | - |
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