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Esercito Italiano – Armoured Vehicles – Armoured Cars

Esercito Italiano

Armoured Cars

Autoblinda AB-40

Armoured Car

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The Autoblinda AB-40 was an Italian armoured car developed in the late 1930s. Designed for reconnaissance and convoy protection, it featured a fully rotating turret and was equipped with two machine guns offering decent firepower for its size. Its rugged build enabled versatility across various terrains.

Autoblinda AB-40

Railriding Armoured Car

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The vehicle was based on a modified Fiat truck chassis, giving it good mobility. Its armour was relatively light, with thickness ranging from 8mm to 14mm, allowing for high speed but limited protection against heavier weaponry. Despite this, it was effective in many combat scenarios during its service.

Autoblinda AB-41

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The Autoblinda AB-41 was an improved version of the AB-40, featuring stronger armour and a more powerful 20mm Breda cannon. It had enhanced mobility, greater protection, and was widely used by Italian and German forces during World War II for reconnaissance and combat roles.

Autoblinda AB-43

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The Autoblinda AB-43 was a further evolution of the AB-40 series, featuring a fully rotating turret and thicker armour for better protection. It mounted a 20mm cannon and was used by Italian forces during World War II for reconnaissance and security operations in various theatres.

Autoblinda AB-611

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The Autoblinda AB-611 was an Italian armoured car developed in the late 1930s, based on the Fiat 611 chassis. It featured a fully rotating turret with a 20mm Breda cannon, designed for reconnaissance and combat roles, serving in both Italian and overseas military units before World War II.

Autoblinda Lince

Armoured Car - Hatch Closed

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The Italian Autoblinda Lince was a reconnaissance armored car used during World War II. It was known for its agility, lightweight construction, and excellent off-road capabilities. Equipped with a 20mm cannon and machine guns, it played vital roles in North Africa.

Autoblinda Lince

Armoured Car - Hatch Open

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Developed by Fiat-Ansaldo, the Lince was designed to provide fast support for Italian forces. Its thin armor offered protection against light weapons, while its four-wheel drive made it effective in harsh terrain. The Lince was widely utilized by the Italian Army, especially in desert campaigns.

Camionetta SPA AS-43

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The Camionetta SPA AS-43 was an Italian armoured vehicle, based on the Fiat-SPA 6340 truck chassis. It was equipped with a 47mm cannon, a coaxial 8mm machine gun, and 8-14mm of armour. The vehicle was used primarily for reconnaissance, convoy protection, and anti-tank roles during WWII.

Lancia-Ansaldo 1Z

Armoured Car

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The Lancia 1Z was a light military truck produced by Italian manufacturer Lancia between 1912 and 1916. From a mechanical standpoint, it was closely related to the 1913 35 HP Theta passenger car. It was Lancia’s first military vehicle. It was armed with a pair of turrets mounting 8mm Breda machine guns.

Lancia-Ansaldo 1Z(m)

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Italian forces modified the Lancia-Ansaldo IZ(m) by removing its top turret, improving visibility and reducing weight. This adaptation enhanced mobility and made it better suited for reconnaissance and infantry support, though it sacrificed some of the vehicle’s original firepower.