Fiat L6/40 light tank chassis
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The Fiat L6/40 light tank chassis was an Italian World War II-era light tank platform that served as the basis for various armored fighting vehicles, including self-propelled guns.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Fiat L6/40 light tank | 1 |
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
armored fighting vehicle chassis
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tank chassis ⓘ |
| category |
Italian World War II armored fighting vehicle chassis
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World War II light tank chassis ⓘ |
| conflict | World War II ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Kingdom of Italy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| crewConfiguration | front hull driver position ⓘ |
| designedBy |
Ansaldo
NERFINISHED
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Fiat NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor |
light tank role
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self-propelled gun role ⓘ |
| driveLayout | rear drive sprocket ⓘ |
| enginePosition | rear-mounted engine ⓘ |
| era | World War II era ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Fiat-Ansaldo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
adaptable for multiple superstructure types
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compact dimensions suitable for light AFVs ⓘ |
| periodOfUse | 1941–1945 ⓘ |
| powertrain | Fiat SPA petrol engine (in typical installations) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
basis for light tanks
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basis for self-propelled guns ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Fiat L6/40
NERFINISHED
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Semovente da 47/32 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
light armored reconnaissance platform
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mobile anti-tank gun platform ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | early 1940s ⓘ |
| suspensionType | bogie suspension with leaf springs ⓘ |
| theaterOfUse |
Balkans campaign
NERFINISHED
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Eastern Front NERFINISHED ⓘ North African campaign NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trackType | steel tracks ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Croatian forces (NDH)
NERFINISHED
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German Wehrmacht NERFINISHED ⓘ Hungarian Army NERFINISHED ⓘ Italian Social Republic armed forces NERFINISHED ⓘ Italian colonial and garrison units ⓘ Regio Esercito NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInVehicle |
Fiat L6/40 light tank
NERFINISHED
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Semovente 47/32 self-propelled gun NERFINISHED ⓘ command tank variants of L6/40 ⓘ recovery and support variants of L6/40 ⓘ |
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Fiat L6/40 light tank