World War II Database

Contributor: C. Peter Chen

ww2dbaseCarro Armato M 14/41 medium tanks entered production in 1941. Although these tanks had their own distinct designation, they were actually an improved version of the predecessor M13/40, equipped with more powerful engines. They first saw action in North Africa; Italian tank crews reported the interior spaces as cramped, and the mechanical work as unreliable. After the Italian forces withdrew from North Africa, M14/41 tanks were used only in rear areas as they were considered obsolete in the face of more modern Allied tanks. A small number of captured examples were briefly pressed into service by British and Australian troops.

ww2dbaseThe M14/41 tanks shared the same chassis with the Italian Semovente 90/53 self-propelled guns.

ww2dbaseDuring the design's production life, about 800 M14/41 tanks were produced.

SPECIFICATIONS

M14/41

Machinery	One SPA 15-TM-40 8-cyl gasoline engine rated at 125hp
Suspension	Vertical volute spring
Armament	1x47mm gun, 1x8mm coxial Modello 38 machine gun, 1x8mm flexible Modello 38 machine gun
Armor	6-42mm
Crew	4
Length	4.92 m
Width	2.20 m
Height	2.38 m
Weight	14.0 t
Speed	32 km/h
Range	200 km

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