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Esercito Italiano – Armoured Vehicles – Tanks

Esercito Italiano

Tankettes & Tanks

Fiat-Ansaldo L3/33-35

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The Fiat-Ansaldo L3/33-35 was an Italian tankette equipped with two 6.5mm Fiat Mod. 1914 machine guns, mounted in the hull. It had a fully enclosed, armoured body, designed for reconnaissance and infantry support, though it offered limited protection and firepower in combat. 

Fiat-Ansaldo L3/33-35

Tankette w. Open Hatch

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The Fiat-Ansaldo L3/33-35 was an Italian tankette equipped with two 6.5mm Fiat Mod. 1914 machine guns, mounted in the hull. It had a fully enclosed, armoured body, designed for reconnaissance and infantry support, though it offered limited protection and firepower in combat. 

Fiat-Ansaldo L3/33-35 w. 20mm Solothurn AT Gun

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The updated Fiat-Ansaldo L3/33-35 tankette, used by Italy during the 1930s and early WWII, was armed with a 20mm Solothurn S18-1000 anti-tank rifle. This gave it enhanced firepower against light vehicles, though its small size limited its effectiveness in direct combat situations.

Fiat-Ansaldo L3/35 'Lanciaflamme'

Flamethrower Tankette

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The Fiat-Ansaldo L3/35 ‘Lanciaflamme’ was a flamethrower-equipped version of the L3/35 tankette. It replaced the standard machine guns with a flamethrower, providing close support and anti-infantry capabilities. Compact and lightly armoured, it was primarily used for assaulting enemy positions during the War.

Fiat-Ansaldo L3/35 'Lanciaflamme Compacto'

Flamethrower Tankette

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The Fiat-Ansaldo L3/35 ‘Lanciaflamme Compacto’ was a flamethrower-equipped tankette, with the flamethrower’s gasoline stored in a tank above the engine. Unlike other versions, it lacked a fuel trailer, making it more compact and agile for close support and anti-infantry roles.

Carro Armato L.5-21 w.2x 14-35 MGs

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This version of the Carro Armato L.5/21 light tank was equipped with two 14mm Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935 machine guns, used for engaging infantry and light armour and providing defensive suppression in combat. The tank’s main role was reconnaissance, leveraging its mobility and light armament.

Carro Armato L.5-21 w.2x SIA 6.5mm MGs

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The Fiat 3000 was Italy’s first domestically produced tank, introduced in 1930. Based on the French Renault FT, it featured a fully rotating turret with two 6.5mm SIA machine guns, and had relatively light armour. It was used primarily for training and limited combat during early World War II.

Carro Armato L.5-30 w.37/40 Cannon

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The Fiat 3000 featured a fully rotating turret, mounting a 37mm cannon, which was capable of engaging infantry and light vehicles. The turret design was similar to the French Renault FT but with a larger, more robust structure. The tank’s armour was relatively thin, ranging from 6-15mm.

Carro Armato L.6/40

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The Carro Armato L.6/40 was a light tank equipped with a 20mm Breda M35 autocannon and a coaxial 8mm Breda M1937 machine gun. It featured 6-30mm of armour and was powered by a 90-horsepower engine. Designed for reconnaissance and infantry support, it had a top speed of 42 km/h.

Carro Armato L.6/40 Lanciaflamme

Light Flamethrower Tank

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The Carro Armato L.6/40 Lanciaflamme was an Italian flamethrower tank variant of the L.6/40 light tank. It featured a mounted flamethrower in place of the 20mm cannon, designed for close support and anti-infantry roles. Its armour ranged from 6-30mm, providing limited protection.

Carro Armato M.11/39

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The Carro Armato M.11/39 was an Italian medium tank developed in 1939, featuring a 37mm cannon in a hull-mounted configuration and dual coaxial 8mm Breda M1937 machine guns. Its armour ranged from 30-45mm, providing moderate protection. The tank was primarily used for infantry support.

Carro Armato M.13/40 Series 01

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The Carro Armato M.13/40 Series 01 was an Italian medium tank introduced in 1940. Armed with a 47mm cannon and a coaxial 8mm machine gun, it featured 30-45mm of armour. It was used for infantry support and in combat during early World War II, though it was relatively slow and underpowered.

Carro Armato M.13/40 Series 02

Medium Tank

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The Carro Armato M.13/40 Series 02 was an improved version of the earlier M.13/40, featuring better suspension and a modified turret design for improved crew comfort and efficiency. It retained the 47mm cannon and 8mm machine gun, continuing its role in infantry support during World War II.

Carro Armato M.13/40 Series 03

Medium Tank

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The Carro Armato M.13/40 Series 03 featured further refinements, including enhanced armour and improved engine performance for better mobility. Armed with a 47mm cannon and an 8mm machine gun, it served primarily in North Africa, supporting infantry, though it struggled against Allied tanks.

Carro Armato M.14/41

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The Carro Armato M.14/41 Series 01 was an Italian medium tank introduced in 1941, featuring a more powerful 47mm gun, improved armour (up to 50mm), and better mobility than the M.13/40. It saw action in North Africa but was still outclassed by more advanced Allied tanks.

Carro Armato M.14/41 w.13.2mm HMG

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The Carro Armato M.14/41 Series 02 featured two hull-mounted 13.2mm machine guns alongside its 47mm cannon, enhancing its anti-infantry capabilities. It also had improved engine performance and suspension for better mobility. Like its predecessors, it was deployed in North Africa.

Carro Armato M.15/42

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The Carro Armato M.15/42 was an Italian medium tank introduced in 1942, featuring a 47mm cannon and two hull-mounted 13.2mm machine guns. With enhanced armour (up to 50mm) and improved mobility, it was used primarily in North Africa but still proved vulnerable to Allied tank fire.

Carro Armato M.16/43 Celere Sahariano

Medium Tank w. 47mm Main Gun

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The Carro Armato M.16/43 Celere Sahariano was an experimental Italian tank developed during World War II. It featured a lightweight design with a fully rotating turret and a 47mm gun, intended for fast reconnaissance and rapid assault in desert environments.

Carro Armato M.16/43 Celere Sahariano

Medium Tank w. 75mm Main Gun

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Although promising in concept with its speed and mobility, the tank faced mechanical issues and thin armor, limiting its combat effectiveness. Only a few prototypes were built, and the M.16/43 never entered mass production, ultimately remaining an unfulfilled experiment in Italy’s  armored vehicle development.

Carro Armato P-40

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The Carro Armato P.40 was an Italian medium tank developed in 1940-1942, featuring a 75mm gun as its primary armament. It was equipped with thicker armour, ranging from 40-50mm, making it more resilient than earlier Italian tanks, though still inferior to Allied counterparts.

Carro Armato P-40 w. Skirts

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Despite its stronger design, the P.40 faced production delays and only limited numbers were deployed in combat, mainly in Italy and during the Italian surrender. Its mobility was compromised by its heavy weight, and it struggled against more advanced Allied tanks, rendering it less effective in combat.

Carro Commando M.40

Command Tank

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Used during World War II, the M.40 Commando facilitated battlefield coordination and was equipped with advanced radio systems for its time. Its lack of a turret allowed more space for communication equipment, making it a valuable asset for Italian forces in command and control operations.

Carro Commando M.40 w.13.2mm HMG

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The Carro Commando M.40 was an Italian command tank based on the M.40 chassis, lacking a turret. One version was armed with a 13.2mm Breda M1935 machine gun for defensive purposes. Its primary role was to serve as a mobile command post with advanced radio equipment for battlefield coordination.

Carro Commando M.41 w.13.2mm HMG

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The Carro Commando M.41 was an improved version of the M.40, featuring a more powerful engine and enhanced armour. Like the M.40, it also lacked a turret, and like its upgradfed predecessor armed with a single 13.2mm Breda M1935 machine gun, serving as a mobile CP with advanced radio equipment.

Carro Commando M.42 w.13.2mm HMG

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the M.42 featured improved mobility, stronger armour, and a more powerful engine compared to the M.41. The M.42 also had enhanced radio equipment, providing better communication capabilities for battlefield command and coordination. The M.42 also proved more reliable in harsh terrain conditions.