| Semovente 75/46 | |
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A 75/46 in German use |
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| Type | Self-propelled gun |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Italy |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat-Ansaldo |
| Number built | 15 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 15 tonnes |
| Length | 6 m (19 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2.82 m (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Crew | 3 (commander/gunner, driver, loader/radio operator) |
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| Armor | Front: 15-75 mm |
| Main armament |
75 mm (3.0 in) L46 gun |
| Secondary armament |
8 mm Breda 38 machine gun |
| Engine | SPA 15TB M-15 diesel (360L) 192 hp (143.17 kW) |
| Power/weight | 13 hp/ton |
| Suspension | vertical volute spring |
| Operational range |
150 km (93 mi) |
| Speed | 38 km/h (24 mph) |
The Semovente 75/46 was an Italian self-propelled gun used during World War II. It was built by mounting a 75 mm L46 gun on the chassis of a M15/42 tank. After the armistice, control of the Ansaldo factories fell under German control. The Germans ordered the production of a modified version of the M 42L and a 75/46 was the gun of choice. The resulting vehicle was named the M 42T da 75/46 (the T signified Tedesco or German). Only a limited number were produced and these were used exclusively by the Germans. Only about 15 were ever made.
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