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20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-09-30T19:13:31Z

U93138569: Added Swedish Centurions and the Strv 81 (RB 52) (Great Britain) to vehicle list.

== Description ==

The 20pdr OQF Mk.I is a 84 mm British tank cannon, developed after the end of WWII to combat the Soviet [[IS-3]]. It fires a variety of conventional shells, but introduces a new subcalibre APDS round paired with a two-plane stabilizer on all but one of its implementations.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv221_caernarvon}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_action_x}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_5_raac}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_charioteer_mk_7}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv4202}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3_ss11}}
* {{Specs-Link|sw_strv_81}}
* {{Specs-Link|sw_strv_81_rb52}}

== General info ==

The 20pdr is first seen on the Charioteer without a stabilizer, but it isn't until it is mounted on the many Centurion variants that it truly shines. Its APCBC round has penetration comparable to the Tiger II's , but as usual for British tanks it lacks explosive filler. The unlockable APDS Mk.3 round, however, can reliably penetrate most tanks frontally with 285 mm of penetration at point blank, with a very high velocity that can allow one to land shots at long range with a punctual consistency. Unfortunately, the great penetration and good ballistics comes at a cost as the APDS round has very poor post-penetration damage, with a narrow cone of damage and no explosive filler. One must have a very extensive knowledge of enemy crew placement or ammo rack locations to reliably eliminate enemy tanks with one shot. For a player less familiar with enemy vehicles at the battle rating, it is advised to try to incapacitate the gunner or knock out the cannon to ensure the tank will not fire back.

=== Available ammunition ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Shot Mk.1 || APCBC || 232 || 229 || 216 || 201 || 187 || 173
|-
| Shot Mk.3 || APDS || 285 || 283 || 262 || 239 || 218 || 198
|-
| Shell Mk.1 || HE || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15
|-
|}

=== Comparison with analogues ===

With the APDS rounds, the 20pdr has a penetration level similar to that of 3BM4 found on the [[T-62]]. The APCBC round's closest analogue is the PzGr. 39/43 found on the late-war German tanks such as the [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]] and [[Ferdinand]].

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Impressive penetration, negates most armour
* High velocity and low drop, easy to hit moving and distant targets
* Usually stabilized on both axis

'''Cons:'''

* Poor post-penetration damage with all rounds

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:Ordnance_QF_20-pounder|[Wikipedia] Ordnance QF 20-pounder]]

{{Britain tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

L6/40

2021-07-03T22:50:49Z

U93138569: Removed some first-person pronouns and added some very minor grammar changes.

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Adequate until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the penetration is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised as the post-penetration damage is limited. Its effect against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking the cannon's line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

The L6/40 possesses a level of versatility which allows it to play in a variety of roles with varying efficiency. As a frontline tank, one must maintain a short engagement distance (up to 200 m if possible) and exploit its small size to hide in almost all types of cover. The autocannon's efficiency will allow the player to dispatch of most enemies even frontally, and can knock out cannon barrels and tracks if it is unable to.

Flanking is another way to best use the tank's advantages. It is relatively mobile and the autocannon will be more reliable against the side armour of the enemy vehicles. Additionally, by flanking, one will artificially increase the L6/40's survivability, as it is not going to be the main target of fire in the initial stages of the player's ambush. This removes the reliance on the protection which, as previously mentioned, is not an aspect that will consistently save it.

Playing at range and sniping is almost pointless as the armament quickly loses penetration over range and struggles to penetrate even lightly armoured opponents.

Whichever playstyle one chooses, it is important to always play to the strengths of the vehicle, mainly the automatic armament and reactive turret traverse.

;<nowiki>Notable enemies include:</nowiki>

* Heavily armoured tanks that can negate the 20mm's rounds such as the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that can ricochet the rounds such as the [[H.39]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], or [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at a distance of at least 500 m to negate its firepower. If the {{PAGENAME}}'s armour profile is unangled, fire at the front plate underneath the turret to guarantee the incapacitation of the crew. If the tank is heavily angled, a shot into the very thin side armour will likely penetrate. Finally, if the {{PAGENAME}} is adequately angled and neither the front nor side can be penetrated, the player's best shot is to fire at the corner plate between the front and side, which normalizes upon angling. This is one's only chance to fire at a flat plate in this situation.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Potent armament with good penetration and damage output
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds
* Hull side can be penetrated by 12.7mm machine guns

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-04-10T01:45:50Z

U93138569:

== Description ==
The 20pdr OQF Mk.I is a British tank armament, developed after the end of WWII to combat the Soviet [[IS-3]]. It fires a variety of conventional shells typical of British guns, but introduces a new subcaliber APDS round paired with a two-plane stabilizer on all but one of its implementations, making it one of the most deadly armaments at its battle rating.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv221_caernarvon}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_action_x}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3}}

* {{Specs-Link|uk_charioteer_mk_7}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv4202}}

== General info ==
The 20pdr is first seen on the Charioteer without a stabilizer, but it isn't until it is mounted on the many Centurion variants that it truly shines. Its APCBC round has penetration comparable to the Tiger II's , but as usual for British tanks it lacks explosive filler. The unlockable APDS Mk.3 round, however, can reliably penetrate most tanks frontally with 285mm of penetration at point blank, with a very high velocity that can allow one to land shots at long range with a punctual consistency. Unfortunately, the great penetration and good ballistics comes at a cost as the APDS round has very poor post-penetration damage, with a narrow cone of damage and no explosive filler. One must have a very extensive knowledge of enemy crew placement or ammo rack locations to reliably eliminate enemy tanks with one shot. For a player less familiar with enemy vehicles at the battle rating, it is advised to try to incapacitate the gunner or knock out the cannon to ensure the tank will not fire back at the user.

=== Available ammunition ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration Statistics
|-
!Ammunition
!Type of Warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
!
!
!10
!100
!500
!1000
!1500
!2000
|-
|Shot Mk.1
|APCBC
|232
|229
|216
|201
|187
|173
|-
|Shot Mk.3
|APDS
|285
|283
|262
|239
|218
|198
|-
|Shell Mk.1
|HE
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|}

=== Comparison with analogues ===
With the APDS rounds, the 20pdr has a penetration level similar to that of 3BM4 found on the [[T-62]]. The APCBC round's closest analogue is the PzGr. 39/43 found on the late-war German tanks such as the [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]] and [[Ferdinand]].

== Usage in battles ==
In-game, the 20pdr is very proficient at sniping and quick reaction shots due to the impressive ballistics and two-plane stabilizer respectively.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Impressive penetration, negates most armour
* High velocity and low drop, easy to hit moving and distant targets
* Usually stabilized on both axis

*

'''Cons:'''

* Poor post-penetration damage with all rounds

*

== History ==

=== Development ===
''The 20 pounder's design followed that of the German [[KwK43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK 43]], a cannon used in the Second World War Tiger series tanks. Like the [[KwK43 (88 mm)|KwK 43]], the 20 pounder had a length of 66.7 calibres and could fire both APCBC and sub-calibre rounds. The 20 pounder's APCBC projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,020 meters per second and could penetrate 21 cm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) while the APDS projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,465 m/s (4,810 ft/s) and could penetrate 30 cm (12 in) of RHA. The 20-pounder could also fire high-explosive and canister shot.''

=== Service history ===
The gun was fitted predominantly to the Centurion tank, seeing action with British and Australian forces during the Korean and Vietnam War. When a Soviet T-54A main battle tank was driven to the British embassy in Budapest by Hungarian rebels during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, analysis of its armour and 100 mm gun led British officials to determine that the 20 pounder was ineffective at defeating Soviet armour. This led to the development of the 105 mm L7 tank gun, which was designed to fit specifically into the turret mountings of the 20 pounder, facilitating for easily upgunning existing tanks equipped with the 20 pounder.

One 20 pounder gun was fitted to a Swiss pre-production Panzer 58, replacing a domestic 90 mm Kanone 1948 gun, before it was equipped with the 105 mm L7.

== Media ==
[[File:BP II Centurion Mk 5 1 (RAAC).png|center|Centurion Mk 5/1 (RAAC) armed with the 20pdr.]]

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* [[Centurion Mk 3]]
* [[Tank ammunition]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* [[wikipedia:Ordnance_QF_20-pounder|Wikipedia page]]

{{Britain tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-04-10T01:44:46Z

U93138569:

== Description ==
The 20pdr OQF Mk.I is a British tank armament, developed after the end of WWII to combat the Soviet [[IS-3]]. It fires a variety of conventional shells typical of British guns, but introduces a new subcaliber APDS round paired with a two-plane stabilizer on all but one of its implementations, making it one of the most deadly armaments at its battle rating.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv221_caernarvon}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_action_x}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3}}

* {{Specs-Link|uk_charioteer_mk_7}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv4202}}

== General info ==
The 20pdr is first seen on the Charioteer without a stabilizer, but it isn't until it is mounted on the many Centurion variants that it truly shines. Its APCBC round has penetration comparable to the Tiger II's , but as usual for British tanks it lacks explosive filler. The unlockable APDS Mk.3 round, however, can reliably penetrate most tanks frontally with 285mm of penetration at point blank, with a very high velocity that can allow one to land shots at long range with a punctual consistency. Unfortunately, the great penetration and good ballistics comes at a cost as the APDS round has very poor post-penetration damage, with a narrow cone of damage and no explosive filler. One must have a very extensive knowledge of enemy crew placement or ammo rack locations to reliably eliminate enemy tanks with one shot. For a player less familiar with enemy vehicles at the battle rating, it is advised to try to incapacitate the gunner or knock out the cannon to ensure the tank will not fire back at the user.

=== Available ammunition ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration Statistics
|-
!Ammunition
!Type of Warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
!
!
!10
!100
!500
!1000
!1500
!2000
|-
|Shot Mk.1
|APCBC
|232
|229
|216
|201
|187
|173
|-
|Shot Mk.3
|APDS
|285
|283
|262
|239
|218
|198
|-
|Shell Mk.1
|HE
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|}

=== Comparison with analogues ===
With the APDS rounds, the 20pdr has a penetration level similar to that of 3BM4 found on the [[T-62]]. The APCBC round's closest analogue is the PzGr. 39/43 found on the late-war German tanks such as the [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]] and [[Ferdinand]].

== Usage in battles ==
In-game, the 20pdr is very proficient at sniping and quick reaction shots due to the impressive ballistics and two-plane stabilizer respectively.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Impressive penetration, negates most armour
* High velocity and low drop, easy to hit moving and distant targets
* Usually stabilized on both axis

'''Cons:'''

* Poor post-penetration damage with all rounds

== History ==

=== Development ===
''The 20 pounder's design followed that of the German [[KwK43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK 43]], a cannon used in the Second World War Tiger series tanks. Like the [[KwK43 (88 mm)|KwK 43]], the 20 pounder had a length of 66.7 calibres and could fire both APCBC and sub-calibre rounds. The 20 pounder's APCBC projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,020 meters per second and could penetrate 21 cm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) while the APDS projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,465 m/s (4,810 ft/s) and could penetrate 30 cm (12 in) of RHA. The 20-pounder could also fire high-explosive and canister shot.''

=== Service history ===
The gun was fitted predominantly to the Centurion tank, seeing action with British and Australian forces during the Korean and Vietnam War. When a Soviet T-54A main battle tank was driven to the British embassy in Budapest by Hungarian rebels during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, analysis of its armour and 100 mm gun led British officials to determine that the 20 pounder was ineffective at defeating Soviet armour. This led to the development of the 105 mm L7 tank gun, which was designed to fit specifically into the turret mountings of the 20 pounder, facilitating for easily upgunning existing tanks equipped with the 20 pounder.

One 20 pounder gun was fitted to a Swiss pre-production Panzer 58, replacing a domestic 90 mm Kanone 1948 gun, before it was equipped with the 105 mm L7.

== Media ==
[[File:BP II Centurion Mk 5 1 (RAAC).png|center|Centurion Mk 5/1 (RAAC) armed with the 20pdr.]]

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* [[Centurion Mk 3]]
* [[Tank ammunition]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* [[wikipedia:Ordnance_QF_20-pounder|Wikipedia page]]

{{Britain tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-04-10T01:43:44Z

U93138569: Added missing paragraph

20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-04-10T01:41:29Z

U93138569: Removed italics on the first paragraph

== Description ==
The 20pdr OQF Mk.I is a British tank armament, developed after the end of WWII to combat the Soviet [[IS-3]]. It fires a variety of conventional shells typical of British guns, but introduces a new subcaliber APDS round paired with a two-plane stabilizer on all but one of its implementations, making it one of the most deadly armaments at its battle rating.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv221_caernarvon}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_action_x}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3}}

* {{Specs-Link|uk_charioteer_mk_7}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv4202}}

== General info ==
The 20pdr is first seen on the Charioteer without a stabilizer, but it isn't until it is mounted on the many Centurion variants that it truly shines. Its APCBC round has penetration comparable to the Tiger II's , but as usual for British tanks it lacks explosive filler. The unlockable APDS Mk.3 round, however, can reliably penetrate most tanks frontally with 285mm of penetration at point blank, with a very high velocity that can allow one to land shots at long range with a punctual consistency. Unfortunately, the great penetration and good ballistics comes at a cost as the APDS round has very poor post-penetration damage, with a narrow cone of damage and no explosive filler. One must have a very extensive knowledge of enemy crew placement or ammo rack locations to reliably eliminate enemy tanks with one shot. For a player less familiar with enemy vehicles at the battle rating, it is advised to try to incapacitate the gunner or knock out the cannon to ensure the tank will not fire back at the user.

=== Available ammunition ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration Statistics
|-
!Ammunition
!Type of Warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
!
!
!10
!100
!500
!1000
!1500
!2000
|-
|Shot Mk.1
|APCBC
|232
|229
|216
|201
|187
|173
|-
|Shot Mk.3
|APDS
|285
|283
|262
|239
|218
|198
|-
|Shell Mk.1
|HE
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|}

=== Comparison with analogues ===
With the APDS rounds, the 20pdr has a penetration level similar to that of 3BM4 found on the [[T-62]]. The APCBC round's closest analogue is the PzGr. 39/43 found on the late-war German tanks such as the [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]] and [[Ferdinand]].

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Impressive penetration, negates most armour
* High velocity and low drop, easy to hit moving and distant targets
* Usually stabilized on both axis

*

'''Cons:'''

* Poor post-penetration damage with all rounds

*

== History ==

=== Development ===
''The 20 pounder's design followed that of the German [[KwK43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK 43]], a cannon used in the Second World War Tiger series tanks. Like the [[KwK43 (88 mm)|KwK 43]], the 20 pounder had a length of 66.7 calibres and could fire both APCBC and sub-calibre rounds. The 20 pounder's APCBC projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,020 meters per second and could penetrate 21 cm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) while the APDS projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,465 m/s (4,810 ft/s) and could penetrate 30 cm (12 in) of RHA. The 20-pounder could also fire high-explosive and canister shot.''

=== Service history ===
The gun was fitted predominantly to the Centurion tank, seeing action with British and Australian forces during the Korean and Vietnam War. When a Soviet T-54A main battle tank was driven to the British embassy in Budapest by Hungarian rebels during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, analysis of its armour and 100 mm gun led British officials to determine that the 20 pounder was ineffective at defeating Soviet armour. This led to the development of the 105 mm L7 tank gun, which was designed to fit specifically into the turret mountings of the 20 pounder, facilitating for easily upgunning existing tanks equipped with the 20 pounder.

One 20 pounder gun was fitted to a Swiss pre-production Panzer 58, replacing a domestic 90 mm Kanone 1948 gun, before it was equipped with the 105 mm L7.

== Media ==
[[File:BP II Centurion Mk 5 1 (RAAC).png|center|Centurion Mk 5/1 (RAAC) armed with the 20pdr.]]

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* [[Centurion Mk 3]]
* [[Tank ammunition]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* [[wikipedia:Ordnance_QF_20-pounder|Wikipedia page]]

{{Britain tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-04-10T01:38:49Z

U93138569: Removed the italic on the second paragraph

== Description ==
''The 20pdr OQF Mk.I is a British tank armament, developed after the end of WWII to combat the Soviet [[IS-3]].'' It fires a variety of conventional shells typical of British guns, but introduces a new subcaliber APDS round paired with a two-plane stabilizer on all but one of its implementations, making it one of the most deadly armaments at its battle rating.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv221_caernarvon}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_action_x}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3}}

* {{Specs-Link|uk_charioteer_mk_7}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv4202}}

== General info ==
The 20pdr is first seen on the Charioteer without a stabilizer, but it isn't until it is mounted on the many Centurion variants that it truly shines. Its APCBC round has penetration comparable to the Tiger II's , but as usual for British tanks it lacks explosive filler. The unlockable APDS Mk.3 round, however, can reliably penetrate most tanks frontally with 285mm of penetration at point blank, with a very high velocity that can allow one to land shots at long range with a punctual consistency. Unfortunately, the great penetration and good ballistics comes at a cost as the APDS round has very poor post-penetration damage, with a narrow cone of damage and no explosive filler. One must have a very extensive knowledge of enemy crew placement or ammo rack locations to reliably eliminate enemy tanks with one shot. For a player less familiar with enemy vehicles at the battle rating, it is advised to try to incapacitate the gunner or knock out the cannon to ensure the tank will not fire back at the user.

=== Available ammunition ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration Statistics
|-
!Ammunition
!Type of Warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
!
!
!10
!100
!500
!1000
!1500
!2000
|-
|Shot Mk.1
|APCBC
|232
|229
|216
|201
|187
|173
|-
|Shot Mk.3
|APDS
|285
|283
|262
|239
|218
|198
|-
|Shell Mk.1
|HE
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|}

=== Comparison with analogues ===
With the APDS rounds, the 20pdr has a penetration level similar to that of 3BM4 found on the [[T-62]]. The APCBC round's closest analogue is the PzGr. 39/43 found on the late-war German tanks such as the [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]] and [[Ferdinand]].

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Impressive penetration, negates most armour
* High velocity and low drop, easy to hit moving and distant targets
* Usually stabilized on both axis

*

'''Cons:'''

* Poor post-penetration damage with all rounds

*

== History ==

=== Development ===
''The 20 pounder's design followed that of the German [[KwK43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK 43]], a cannon used in the Second World War Tiger series tanks. Like the [[KwK43 (88 mm)|KwK 43]], the 20 pounder had a length of 66.7 calibres and could fire both APCBC and sub-calibre rounds. The 20 pounder's APCBC projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,020 meters per second and could penetrate 21 cm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) while the APDS projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,465 m/s (4,810 ft/s) and could penetrate 30 cm (12 in) of RHA. The 20-pounder could also fire high-explosive and canister shot.''

=== Service history ===
The gun was fitted predominantly to the Centurion tank, seeing action with British and Australian forces during the Korean and Vietnam War. When a Soviet T-54A main battle tank was driven to the British embassy in Budapest by Hungarian rebels during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, analysis of its armour and 100 mm gun led British officials to determine that the 20 pounder was ineffective at defeating Soviet armour. This led to the development of the 105 mm L7 tank gun, which was designed to fit specifically into the turret mountings of the 20 pounder, facilitating for easily upgunning existing tanks equipped with the 20 pounder.

One 20 pounder gun was fitted to a Swiss pre-production Panzer 58, replacing a domestic 90 mm Kanone 1948 gun, before it was equipped with the 105 mm L7.

== Media ==
[[File:BP II Centurion Mk 5 1 (RAAC).png|center|Centurion Mk 5/1 (RAAC) armed with the 20pdr.]]

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* [[Centurion Mk 3]]
* [[Tank ammunition]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* [[wikipedia:Ordnance_QF_20-pounder|Wikipedia page]]

{{Britain tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

20pdr OQF Mk.I (84 mm)

2021-04-10T01:38:14Z

U93138569: Wrote most of the article

== Description ==
''The 20pdr OQF Mk.I is a British tank armament, developed after the end of WWII to combat the Soviet [[IS-3]].'' It fires a variety of conventional shells typical of British guns, but introduces a new subcaliber APDS round paired with a two-plane stabilizer on all but one of its implementations, making it one of the most deadly armaments at its battle rating.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv221_caernarvon}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_action_x}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_centurion_mk_3}}

* {{Specs-Link|uk_charioteer_mk_7}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv4202}}

== General info ==
''The 20pdr is first seen on the Charioteer without a stabilizer, but it isn't until it is mounted on the many Centurion variants that it truly shines. Its APCBC round has penetration comparable to the Tiger II's , but as usual for British tanks it lacks explosive filler. The unlockable APDS Mk.3 round, however, can reliably penetrate most tanks frontally with 285mm of penetration at point blank, with a very high velocity that can allow one to land shots at long range with a punctual consistency. Unfortunately, the great penetration and good ballistics comes at a cost as the APDS round has very poor post-penetration damage, with a narrow cone of damage and no explosive filler. One must have a very extensive knowledge of enemy crew placement or ammo rack locations to reliably eliminate enemy tanks with one shot. For a player less familiar with enemy vehicles at the battle rating, it is advised to try to incapacitate the gunner or knock out the cannon to ensure the tank will not fire back at the user.''

=== Available ammunition ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration Statistics
|-
!Ammunition
!Type of Warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
!
!
!10
!100
!500
!1000
!1500
!2000
|-
|Shot Mk.1
|APCBC
|232
|229
|216
|201
|187
|173
|-
|Shot Mk.3
|APDS
|285
|283
|262
|239
|218
|198
|-
|Shell Mk.1
|HE
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|15
|}

=== Comparison with analogues ===
With the APDS rounds, the 20pdr has a penetration level similar to that of 3BM4 found on the [[T-62]]. The APCBC round's closest analogue is the PzGr. 39/43 found on the late-war German tanks such as the [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]] and [[Ferdinand]].

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Impressive penetration, negates most armour
* High velocity and low drop, easy to hit moving and distant targets
* Usually stabilized on both axis

*

'''Cons:'''

* Poor post-penetration damage with all rounds

*

== History ==

=== Development ===
''The 20 pounder's design followed that of the German [[KwK43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK 43]], a cannon used in the Second World War Tiger series tanks. Like the [[KwK43 (88 mm)|KwK 43]], the 20 pounder had a length of 66.7 calibres and could fire both APCBC and sub-calibre rounds. The 20 pounder's APCBC projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,020 meters per second and could penetrate 21 cm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) while the APDS projectile had a muzzle velocity of 1,465 m/s (4,810 ft/s) and could penetrate 30 cm (12 in) of RHA. The 20-pounder could also fire high-explosive and canister shot.''

=== Service history ===
The gun was fitted predominantly to the Centurion tank, seeing action with British and Australian forces during the Korean and Vietnam War. When a Soviet T-54A main battle tank was driven to the British embassy in Budapest by Hungarian rebels during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, analysis of its armour and 100 mm gun led British officials to determine that the 20 pounder was ineffective at defeating Soviet armour. This led to the development of the 105 mm L7 tank gun, which was designed to fit specifically into the turret mountings of the 20 pounder, facilitating for easily upgunning existing tanks equipped with the 20 pounder.

One 20 pounder gun was fitted to a Swiss pre-production Panzer 58, replacing a domestic 90 mm Kanone 1948 gun, before it was equipped with the 105 mm L7.

== Media ==
[[File:BP II Centurion Mk 5 1 (RAAC).png|center|Centurion Mk 5/1 (RAAC) armed with the 20pdr.]]

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* [[Centurion Mk 3]]
* [[Tank ammunition]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* [[wikipedia:Ordnance_QF_20-pounder|Wikipedia page]]

{{Britain tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

L6/40

2021-04-09T19:14:59Z

U93138569: Completed Usage in Battle

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Adequate until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, penetration and damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

The L6/40 possesses a level of versatility which allows it to play in a variety of roles with varying efficiency. As a frontline tank, one must maintain a short engagement distance (up to 200m if possible) and exploit its small size to hide in almost all types of cover. The autocannon's efficiency will allow the player to dispatch of most enemies even frontally, and can knock out cannon barrels and tracks if it is unable to. Flanking is another way to best use the tank's advantages. It is relatively mobile and the autocannon will be more reliable against the side armour of the enemy vehicles. Additionally, by flanking, one will artificially increase the L6/40's survivability, as it is not going to be the main target of fire in the initial stages of the player's ambush. This removes the reliance on the protection which, as previously mentioned, is not an aspect that will consistently save it. Playing at range and sniping is almost pointless, as the armament quickly loses penetration over range and struggles to penetrate even lightly armoured opponents. Whichever playstyle one chooses, it is important to always play to the strengths of the vehicle, mainly the automatic armament and reactive turret traverse.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that can negate the 20mm's rounds such as the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that can richochet the rounds such as the [[H.39]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], or [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of at least 500m to negate its autocannon, and, if it is unangled, fire at the front plate, underneath the turret to guarantee the incapacitation of the crew. If the tank is heavily angled, a shot into the very thin side armour will likely penetrate. Finally, if the {{PAGENAME}} is adequately angled and neither the front nor side can be penetrated, the player's best shot is to fire at the corner plate between the front and side, which normalizes upon angling. This is one's only chance to fire at a flat plate in this situation.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Potent armament with good penetration and damage output
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility
* Acceptable armour for a light tank

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

L6/40

2021-04-09T18:30:59Z

U93138569: Working on Usage in Battles

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Decent enough until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the post-penetration damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

The L6/40 possesses a level of versatility which allows it to play in a variety of roles with varying efficiency. As a frontline tank, one must maintain a short engagement distance (up to 200m if possible) and exploit its small size to hide in almost all types of cover. The autocannon's efficiency will allow the player to dispatch of most enemies even frontally, and can knock out cannon barrels and tracks if it is unable to.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that will shrug your rounds like the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], [[B1 bis]] and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that will make most of your bullets ricochet: [[Crusader II]], [[M5A1]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of 500 m and above to negate its firepower.
In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the middle of the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the driver. If angled, aim at the turret. When flanking, aim for the spot right under the center of the turret.
Use a shell with a good post-penetration effect: APHE or HEAT. The limited crew of 2 limits severely the survivability of the {{PAGENAME}}.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

L6/40

2021-04-09T17:17:04Z

U93138569: Changed some Pros and cons

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Decent enough until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the post-penetration damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

As a frontline tank, you must fight in close-quarters to make the best use of your autocannon (below 300 m). Stay mobile and flank enemies. Make use of your good mobility to surprise the enemy where he does not expect you. And always be the first to shoot. Use short bursts (2-3 rounds ideally) to stay in control of your ammo and maximize the damage you inflict.
If you can't get close or flank, stay hull down showing only your turret. Unlike the Pz.II, your turret rotation speed is very good, meaning that you can quickly face an enemy surprising you on your six.

You also can play as a support tank by taking disabling shots at enemies to prevent them from firing and operating normally (gun barrel, gun breech, transmission. etc.) and let your teammates with higher firepower destroy enemy tanks. This can be a precious help, especially when around a heavily contested capture point.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that will shrug your rounds like the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], [[B1 bis]] and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that will make most of your bullets ricochet: [[Crusader II]], [[M5A1]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of 500 m and above to negate its firepower.
In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the middle of the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the driver. If angled, aim at the turret. When flanking, aim for the spot right under the center of the turret.
Use a shell with a good post-penetration effect: APHE or HEAT. The limited crew of 2 limits severely the survivability of the {{PAGENAME}}.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts
* Fast turret rotation
* Adequate mobility
* Lower rate of fire than contemporary autocannons, lowers ammo consumption while maintaining lethality

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Limited magazine size of 8 rounds
* Mediocre armour
* Penetration drops sharply at range

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

L6/40

2021-04-09T17:07:12Z

U93138569: Rewrote the machine gun paragraph

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

Survivability is not the L6/40's strength. Combined with the mediocre front armour thickness of 30mm, the side armour is only half as thick, making angling ineffective against most vehicles. However, not all is lost as some Rank I vehicles such as the [[H.39]], [[Ha-Go]], or [[I-Go Ko]] struggle or are unable to penetrate its frontal armour at a general range of 300m, but it should be noted that its own armament loses effectiveness quickly at range. Additionally, the front is immune to [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]] and [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]] fire which are quite common at Rank I. Overall, while the survivability of the L6/40 is generally unimpressive, the vehicle's versatility allows for it to rely on other advantages instead.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Decent enough until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the post-penetration damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against tanks, but it can be used in a pinch to target the gunner of an SPAA vehicle, destroy tracks, obstacles or ping enemies, but keep in mind the very small magazine size of 24 rounds.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

As a frontline tank, you must fight in close-quarters to make the best use of your autocannon (below 300 m). Stay mobile and flank enemies. Make use of your good mobility to surprise the enemy where he does not expect you. And always be the first to shoot. Use short bursts (2-3 rounds ideally) to stay in control of your ammo and maximize the damage you inflict.
If you can't get close or flank, stay hull down showing only your turret. Unlike the Pz.II, your turret rotation speed is very good, meaning that you can quickly face an enemy surprising you on your six.

You also can play as a support tank by taking disabling shots at enemies to prevent them from firing and operating normally (gun barrel, gun breech, transmission. etc.) and let your teammates with higher firepower destroy enemy tanks. This can be a precious help, especially when around a heavily contested capture point.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that will shrug your rounds like the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], [[B1 bis]] and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that will make most of your bullets ricochet: [[Crusader II]], [[M5A1]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of 500 m and above to negate its firepower.
In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the middle of the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the driver. If angled, aim at the turret. When flanking, aim for the spot right under the center of the turret.
Use a shell with a good post-penetration effect: APHE or HEAT. The limited crew of 2 limits severely the survivability of the {{PAGENAME}}.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

L6/40

2021-04-09T17:00:43Z

U93138569: Removed some second person pronouns I accidentally added in the survivability paragraph.

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

Survivability is not the L6/40's strength. Combined with the mediocre front armour thickness of 30mm, the side armour is only half as thick, making angling ineffective against most vehicles. However, not all is lost as some Rank I vehicles such as the [[H.39]], [[Ha-Go]], or [[I-Go Ko]] struggle or are unable to penetrate its frontal armour at a general range of 300m, but it should be noted that its own armament loses effectiveness quickly at range. Additionally, the front is immune to [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]] and [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]] fire which are quite common at Rank I. Overall, while the survivability of the L6/40 is generally unimpressive, the vehicle's versatility allows for it to rely on other advantages instead.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Decent enough until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the post-penetration damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

As a frontline tank, you must fight in close-quarters to make the best use of your autocannon (below 300 m). Stay mobile and flank enemies. Make use of your good mobility to surprise the enemy where he does not expect you. And always be the first to shoot. Use short bursts (2-3 rounds ideally) to stay in control of your ammo and maximize the damage you inflict.
If you can't get close or flank, stay hull down showing only your turret. Unlike the Pz.II, your turret rotation speed is very good, meaning that you can quickly face an enemy surprising you on your six.

You also can play as a support tank by taking disabling shots at enemies to prevent them from firing and operating normally (gun barrel, gun breech, transmission. etc.) and let your teammates with higher firepower destroy enemy tanks. This can be a precious help, especially when around a heavily contested capture point.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that will shrug your rounds like the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], [[B1 bis]] and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that will make most of your bullets ricochet: [[Crusader II]], [[M5A1]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of 500 m and above to negate its firepower.
In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the middle of the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the driver. If angled, aim at the turret. When flanking, aim for the spot right under the center of the turret.
Use a shell with a good post-penetration effect: APHE or HEAT. The limited crew of 2 limits severely the survivability of the {{PAGENAME}}.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

L6/40

2021-04-09T16:55:35Z

U93138569: Added a paragraph describing the survivability and armour in detail.

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

Survivability is not the L6/40's strength. Combined with the mediocre front armour thickness of 30mm, the side armour is only half as thick, making angling ineffective against most vehicles. However, not all is lost as some Rank I vehicles such as the [[H.39]], [[Ha-Go]], or [[I-Go Ko]] struggle or are unable to penetrate your frontal armour at a general range of 300m, but it should be noted that your own armament loses effectiveness quickly at range. Additionally, the front is immune to [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]] and [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]] fire which are quite common at Rank I. Overall, while the survivability of the L6/40 is generally unimpressive, the vehicle's versatility allows for it to rely on other advantages instead.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Decent enough until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the post-penetration damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

As a frontline tank, you must fight in close-quarters to make the best use of your autocannon (below 300 m). Stay mobile and flank enemies. Make use of your good mobility to surprise the enemy where he does not expect you. And always be the first to shoot. Use short bursts (2-3 rounds ideally) to stay in control of your ammo and maximize the damage you inflict.
If you can't get close or flank, stay hull down showing only your turret. Unlike the Pz.II, your turret rotation speed is very good, meaning that you can quickly face an enemy surprising you on your six.

You also can play as a support tank by taking disabling shots at enemies to prevent them from firing and operating normally (gun barrel, gun breech, transmission. etc.) and let your teammates with higher firepower destroy enemy tanks. This can be a precious help, especially when around a heavily contested capture point.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that will shrug your rounds like the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], [[B1 bis]] and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that will make most of your bullets ricochet: [[Crusader II]], [[M5A1]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of 500 m and above to negate its firepower.
In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the middle of the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the driver. If angled, aim at the turret. When flanking, aim for the spot right under the center of the turret.
Use a shell with a good post-penetration effect: APHE or HEAT. The limited crew of 2 limits severely the survivability of the {{PAGENAME}}.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

L6/40

2021-04-09T16:43:14Z

U93138569:

{{Specs-Card
|code=it_l6
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_L6_40.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret, gun mantlet)
* Cast homogeneous armour (hull rear: centre housing)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 30 mm (11°) ''Upper plate'' 15-20 mm (75°) ''Upper glacis'' 30 mm (6°) ''Lower plate'' 15 mm (70°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm || 15 mm || 15-20 mm (15°) ''Upper glacis'' 10 mm ''Centre section'' 10 mm (20°) ''Rear section''
|-
| Turret || 25 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 30 mm ''Gun mantlet'' 40 mm (12°) ''Turret frame'' || 15 mm (20°) || 25 mm (16°) ''Hatch'' 15 mm (16°) || 10 mm
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while bogies are 10 mm thick.
* Mudguards are 5 mm thick.

Survivability is not the L6/40's strength. Combined with the mediocre front armour thickness of 30mm, the side armour is only half as thick, making angling ineffective against most vehicles. However, not all is lost as some Rank I vehicles such as the

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=105|rbMinHp=60}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 280 (8) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -12°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.9 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer shell (self-destroying)}} - This belt can be used for both roles: anti-aircraft and against lightly armoured vehicles to the detriment of a reduced rate of fire. Half the belt is composed of high-explosive fragmentation incendiary shells that will do negligible damage against armoured targets but will prove deadly against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew
* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Intermediate belt to be used against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear. Decent enough until the better PzGr 40 can be used.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell}} - Highest penetrating belt, designed to deal with armoured targets . However, the post-penetration damage is very poor beyond 500 m. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew member is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, but the penetration power compensates such drawback.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 29 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.2 || 9 || 1.7 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_L6-40.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! 6th rack empty
! 7th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''35''' || 29 ''(+6)'' || 24 ''(+11)'' || 23 ''(+12)'' || 22 ''(+13)'' || 13 ''(+22)'' || 8 ''(+27)'' || 1 ''(+34)''|| No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Ammunition is modeled as clips of 8 rounds.
* Clips disappear after having been shot/loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}
The small calibre of the Breda Mod. 38 machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==


;Combat tactics

As a frontline tank, you must fight in close-quarters to make the best use of your autocannon (below 300 m). Stay mobile and flank enemies. Make use of your good mobility to surprise the enemy where he does not expect you. And always be the first to shoot. Use short bursts (2-3 rounds ideally) to stay in control of your ammo and maximize the damage you inflict.
If you can't get close or flank, stay hull down showing only your turret. Unlike the Pz.II, your turret rotation speed is very good, meaning that you can quickly face an enemy surprising you on your six.

You also can play as a support tank by taking disabling shots at enemies to prevent them from firing and operating normally (gun barrel, gun breech, transmission. etc.) and let your teammates with higher firepower destroy enemy tanks. This can be a precious help, especially when around a heavily contested capture point.

;Notable enemies

* Heavily armoured tanks that will shrug your rounds like the [[FCM.36]], [[S.35]], [[B1 bis]] and [[Valentine Mk I]].
* Tanks with sloped armour that will make most of your bullets ricochet: [[Crusader II]], [[M5A1]], [[T-60]], [[T-70]], [[T-80]].

;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}

Stay at distance of 500 m and above to negate its firepower.
In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the middle of the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the driver. If angled, aim at the turret. When flanking, aim for the spot right under the center of the turret.
Use a shell with a good post-penetration effect: APHE or HEAT. The limited crew of 2 limits severely the survivability of the {{PAGENAME}}.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts
* Great turret rotation
* Good acceleration
* Adequate mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle
* Limited crew of 2
* Low rate of fire
* Limited magazines of 8 rounds

== History ==


The L6/40 was designed to replace the L3 tankette in the cavalry and reconnaissance roles. It was based on a heavily modified L3 chassis, keeping the two-person crew, but with increased firepower, protection and mobility. By the time it was accepted for service in early 1940, it was already only barely adequate as a recon tank. By the time it entered general service in 1942 it was hopelessly obsolete. After 283 had been built it was cancelled in favour of the Semovente 47/32. A flamethrower version was developed but did not enter service.

L6/40 was to be used in the Raggruppamento Esplorante Corazzato (RECo); the divisional-level armoured reconnaissance task forces found in the order of battle of armoured and motorized divisions, and in several independent recon units, deployed in 4-car platoons. In total, 72 were sent to North Africa, and 55 went to Russia on March 1942, where they equipped the 67th Battaglione Motocorazzato Bersaglieri (lightly armoured battalion) in the 3rd Celere (Cavalry) Division. They were the heaviest Italian tanks used on that front. The battalion was destroyed in December 1942 during fighting on the Don River. L6/40 was also employed in Yugoslavia, by the San Guisto light armoured squadron-group of the 1st Celere Division.

Some L6/40 fought in Italy in September 1943 and were later employed by Italian Fascists and Germans. The Germans seized many on Italy's surrender; the majority were exported to Croatia but also used some themselves in the Balkans. Yugoslav partisans would press a small number of captured L6s into service.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=it_l6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RCBsuLiXWvI|'''Carro Armato {{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1, Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|msikCMa1KMo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Review: Bad stock grind, Great HVAP!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}

== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[AB 41]]
* [[AS 42]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[Panzer II]]
* [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]
* [[T-60]]
* [[M2A2]]
* [[Pvlvv fm/42]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:L6/40_tank|[Wikipedia] L6/40 tank]]
* [https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_L6_40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> FIAT-Ansaldo L6/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=558 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato L6/40]

{{Italy light tanks}}

M13/40 (III)

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{{About
|about = Italian medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other uses
|link = M13/40 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=it_m13_40_serie_3
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_M13_40_(III).jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened as '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

M13-40 (III) is a superior version of M13-40, which has reload speed and default camouflage of [[M13/40 (II)| model (II)]], while retaining gun depression of [[M13/40 (I)| model(I)]]. You can distinguish it visually from other 2 by spotting small "bump" on it's turret's top(above the gun), which was made so that the gun can depress with the new loading mechanism.

The M13/40 (III), as with the rest of the family, is typically used as a breakthrough tank or a "blockade runner" due to the fact that it is very resistant to enemy fire, especially when angled, and can disable or destroy enemy vehicles with only one shot when up close. Beware, however, around the 500 m mark the cannon ammunition starts to lose its punch and can fail to penetrate effectively, and it's not any faster than other tanks of the family.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


Most of the hull armour is flat, so despite quite high frontal armour values the {{PAGENAME}} must always be angled when engaging an enemy combatant or risk easy penetration of the vehicle. The side armour value is not as good as the front, but at extreme angles, it becomes more effective. The turret, however, is not as reliably weak. The strange angles of the mantlet and small size makes the turret quite strong against Rank I vehicles and even if a shot does penetrate, the mantlet will likely absorb enough of the shrapnel to keep your turret crew relatively unharmed.

As long as you angle your tank right, you will have 36 to 50 mm of effective armour thickness and use it to block enemy shots. If a hull-down position is available, that will be your best option to increase surivability. Destroy British tanks and any SPG as soon as possible, as every single one of them can destroy your tank. It is also worth prioritizing Soviet and certain USA tanks as well, however not every one of them can penetrate your armour reliably.

The rear end is also rather long, so enemies could pick this piece off if it is exposed. But it's better to be shot at your engines, than your crew compartment, located in the middle of the tank. Don't give your opponent any time to do that and make them go away before they started firing onto your second tier.

This tank has the desert camouflage as the default one, which means you will be at a disadvantage on non-desert maps at first in terms of stealth.

'''Armor Composition:'''

* Rolled Homogeneous Armor
* Cast Homogeneous Armor - Interior Mantlet
* Structural Steel - Fenders, Storage Boxes
* Tracks
* Structural Steel of Chassis - Suspension

{| class="wikitable"
!Armour
!Front (Slope angle)
!Sides
!Rear
!Roof
|-
|Hull
|30 mm (12°) ''Upper Plate''
25 mm (80°) - 30 mm (66°) ''Upper Glacis''

30 mm (Curved) ''Lower Glacis''
|30 mm ''Upper Front''
25 mm ''Upper''

25 mm ''Lower''
|25 mm ''Upper 3 Levels''
27 mm ''Lower Level''
|15 mm ''Crew Compartment''
5 mm - 15 mm ''Engine Compartment''
|-
|Turret
|45 mm (13°) ''Turret front''
30 mm + 40 mm (Curved)''Gun mantlet''
| colspan="2" |25 mm
|15 mm
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Turret Ring Guard - 50 mm
* Fenders, Storage Boxes - 4 mm
* Tracks - 20 mm
* Suspension - 10 mm to 15 mm
* Main Gun - 15 mm
* Machine Guns - 5 mm

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=201|rbMinHp=115}}

Mobility of the {{PAGENAME}} is sluggish on anything but flat land, but it's adequate as long as you don't try to climb steep hills or to cross the entire map fast. Attempting steep hill flank will just get you stuck and leave you exposed to enemy fire.

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|47/32 mod.35 (47 mm)}}

Ammunition is good enough for flank shots and direct shots at flat armour up to 500 m. Post-penetration effect is enough to destroy most opponents of rank 1 with one or two shots.

Upgraded ammo does not have increased performance against flat armour, however against angled armour it does increase your chances to penetrate turrets along with angled armour and damage something like French tanks at longer range.

Overall, almost nothing can deflect your shots at 100-200 m range.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[47/32 mod.35 (47 mm)|47 mm 47/32 mod.35]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 87 || rowspan="2" | -15°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 13.33 || 18.45 || 22.40 || 24.77 || 26.35 || rowspan="2" | 3.77 || rowspan="2" | 3.33 || rowspan="2" | 3.07 || rowspan="2" | 2.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.33 || 9.80 || 11.90 || 13.16 || 14.00
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.35 || APHE || 55 || 52 || 41 || 30 || 22 || 17
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.39 || APBC || 54 || 52 || 46 || 39 || 33 || 29
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.35 || APHE || 630 || 1.5 || 1.2 || 9.0 || 30 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.39 || APBC || 630 || 1.44 || 1.2 || 9.0 || 30 || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_M13-40_(III).png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''87''' || 79 ''(+8)'' || 54 ''(+33)'' || 1 ''(+86)'' || Yes
|-
|}

Turret empty: 54 ''(+33)''

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}}

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

Although the pintle-mounted machine gun cannot traverse independently of the turret on the horizontal, its limited vertical traverse can make it useful against unprotected SPAA as well as strafing aircraft. The coaxial-mounted machine gun is hard to use for anything, as it's limited by the traverse of the main gun. Additionally, it has a very small magazine size so it's recommended not to needlessly fire your machine guns throughout the battle, and keep a full magazine at all times.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! Mount
! Capacity (Belt capacity)
! Rate of fire (shots/minute)
! Vertical guidance
! Horizontal guidance
|-
| Coaxial || 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
| Pintle || 1,524 (24) || 600 || -10°/+20° || N/A
|-
|}

== Usage in battles ==


Try to push through enemy fire, while being angled at least 30° to your enemy. Destroy anyone who dares to fire at you, specifically targeting SPGs and those who forgot to angle their armour. Upgrade your ammunition for a better damage profile.

Alternatively, take a slightly flanking direction near to your team and use your strong characteristics to intercept any fast-moving vehicles while moving along with your team. After finishing the cleanup, flank main battle and destroy defenceless opponents.

It's not worth fighting heavily armoured vehicles alone while being angled without upgraded ammo. At a range of 500 m, you will probably only penetrate each other's turret and it's more up to luck than anything. One possibility if fighting from this range, your shell can potentially incapacitate turret crew, disabling the tank and allowing a team member with heavier firepower to finish the target off without the threat of being fired upon.

Tanks equipped with autocannons can destroy you from the rear and sides, however, they often go for engines first. Keep an eye out for them.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* When angled, can take shots from most 1st rank tanks without consequences
* Can destroy tanks faster than [[M13/40 (I)]], dominating in direct combat
* Very thick mantlet - about 40+30 mm overall
* Excellent gun depression

'''Cons:'''

* Gun performance is unimpressive
* Slow and unable to climb well
* While being slow, you are also forced to always drive at an angle as not to allow someone to set up for a direct shot

== History ==


Intended to replace the unsatisfactory M11/39, the M13/40 retained its main mechanical features, but with a more powerful gun in a fully rotating turret. The M13 was slow, unreliable, and suffered from the tank commander doubling as the gunner. Similar to early Russian and French tanks, it did not receive radios as standard equipment until 1942. Nevertheless, it became the standard Italian medium tank from 1941 on, and is the best known Italian tank of the war. In War Thunder, the M13/40 (III) represents those made earlier in the production run, with hydraulic traverse gear and radios in place. They have less maximum ammunition than the (I) model as a result.

The tank first saw service with the 3rd Medium Tank Battalion (Battaglione Carri M) in Libya's Sollum-Halfaya region. It later equipped 132nd "Ariete (Ram)" Armoured Division (Divisione Corazzata) in North Africa. From January to April of 1941, it also saw action in Yugoslavia and Greece with the 131st Centauro (Centaur) and 133rd Littorio armoured divisions. For a short time after the first rush of British victories in North Africa in early 1941, there were enough captured M13s to equip a British armoured unit, 6th Royal Tank Regiment, in Libya. These were all lost in turn to Rommel's offensive in March of that year. In late August of 1941, Italian medium tank platoons increased their number from four to five.

When Italy surrendered in September 1943, 22 M13s were captured by Germany, who handed them over to the Italian fascist forces. It is uncertain how many in total were produced, as many were converted to M14/41s: estimates range from 710 to 1,049.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=it_m13_40_serie_3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|DBZHR4Hcaa0|'''{{PAGENAME}}, Italian, Tier-1 / Reserve, Medium Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|p9_XD0TgdiA|'''TOP 5 Reserve Tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 1:49 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}

== See also ==


;Related Development
{{main|M13/40 (Family)}}

* [[M13/40 (I)]]
* [[M13/40 (II)]]
* [[M13/40 (III)]]
* [[M14/41]] - (Successor)

;Tanks of comparable role, configuration and era

* [[M2]]
* [[Pz.35(t)]]
* [[T-26]]
* [[A13 Mk I|A13]]
* [[Ha-Go]]
* [[AMC.34 YR]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:M13/40_tank|[Wikipedia] M13/40 tank]]
* [https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/Carro_Armato_Medio_M13-40.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> Carro Armato M13/40]
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=378 <nowiki>[Military Factory]</nowiki> Carro Armato M13/40]

{{Italy medium tanks}}

Sd.Kfz. 140/1

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{{About
| about = premium German light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = LT-38 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_pzkpfw_38t_Aufklarungspanzer
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_SdKfz140-1.jpg}}
|store=8168
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (also known as the '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}


'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret)
* Structural steel (storage boxes, mudguards)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 15 mm (25°) ''Upper plate - Top'' 50 mm (19°) ''Upper plate - Bottom'' 15 mm (15°) ''Upper plate - Cheeks'' 30 mm (74°) ''Upper glacis'' 50 mm (15°) ''Lower plate'' 8 mm (66°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm (6-31°) ''Top'' 30 mm ''Bottom'' || 15 mm (2-10°) ''Upper plate'' 30 mm (14°) ''Lower plate'' || 30 mm (16°) ''Front glacis'' 10 mm ''Crew compartment'' 15 mm (0-30°) ''Engine deck''
|-
| Turret || 30 mm (36°) ''Turret front'' 10 mm (6°) + 30 mm (36°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 10 mm (37°) || 8 mm (38°) || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels, tracks and bogies are 15 mm thick.
* The belly armour is 8 mm thick.
* Mudguards and storage boxes are 4 mm thick.

This vehicle is all-around better than the Flakpanzer I at the same BR in the tech tree. It has a 50 mm front plate, a 30 mm sloped turret, and four crew members spaced out nicely.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=248|rbMinHp=142}}

The speed and power-to-weight ratio of the {{PAGENAME}} are both superior to the [[Flakpanzer I]], being 58 km/h forward, -6 km/h backwards, and a power-to-weight ratio of 15.45 hp/ton.

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|KwK38 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[KwK38 (20 mm)|20 mm KwK38]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 300 (10) || rowspan="2" | 450 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+70° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 14.3 || 19.8 || 24.0 || 26.5 || 28.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.9 || 10.5 || 12.8 || 14.1 || 15.0
|-
|}

The 20 mm KwK38 autocannon is one of the most lethal low-rank guns.

==== Ammunition ====

* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - These rounds work well until the others are researched.
* '''Sprgr.:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - These are absolutely devastating in the AA role.
* '''PzGr:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}} - These are suited for the anti-tank role at close range and do good damage to planes.
* '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}} - The best belt for the anti-tank role with the best penetrating shell for this cannon. While the post-penetration damage can be quite poor, the rapid fire from the autocannon can mitigate this problem by following up quickly with another penetrating shot. In close combat, these shells should be used against modules and crew members to make the most of each shell. Against angled armour, however, the HVAP ammo may not be very effective. Unlike the Flakpanzer 1 and Flakpanzer 38, this belt is still 100% HVAP.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Default || 36 || 34 || 26 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| Sprgr. || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2
|-
| PzGr || 36 || 34 || 26 || 19 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 26 || 8 || 3 || 1
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Belt details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Sprgr. || HEFI-T* || 900 || 0.12 || 0.0 || 0.1 || 10.2 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
| PzGr || API-T || 780 || 0.15 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
| PzGr 40 || HVAP-T || 1,050 || 0.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz._140-1.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! 4th rack empty
! 5th rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''30''' || 25 ''(+5)'' || 19 ''(+11)'' || 13 ''(+17)'' || 7 ''(+23)'' || 1 ''(+29)'' || No
|-
|}
Notes:

* Racks disappear after all shells in the rack have been shot or loaded.

=== Machine guns ===
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{{main|MG42 (7.92 mm)}}

This tank has a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun that is a sufficient fallback to the FlaK 38. The MG42 is unlikely to be of help against other ground vehicles but is best used between reloads to maintain a semi-constant rate of fire on enemy aircraft.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm MG42]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 1,800 (150) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

== Usage in battles ==


The Sd.Kfz.140/1 is a multirole armored vehicle which mainly focuses on light/medium armor and air targets. It can be considered a combination between the Pz.II and the Flakpanzer 1.

''As a scout:''

The Sd.Kfz.140/1 has a decent speed, low profile and scouting abilities. It is able to move fast to certain advantage points and scout enemy targets for friendlies. When playing as a sneaky scout, it is recommended to only fire if forced to maintain cover and let enemy tanks destroy those spotted. It is able to mark an enemy with fire (either main gun or machinegun) but its not recommended.

''As a support vehicle:''

Due to its high rate of fire, the 20mm gun is able to not only damage tracks but all tank modules at it's br. This is particullary helpful when engaging heavier targets which cannot be penetrated by the HVAP belts. The gun barrel, tracks, engine deck or any other module that can disable the tank are the main targets the player must aim to in order to disable the tank and make it an easier prey for friendlies who can take down the heavy armor. It is also able to repair assist, meaning it is able to reduce the repair time of a friendly vehicle in helped. This is not only an RP incomer but also can save your life in a tense situation in which 2 guns are better than a single 20mm.

''As an anti-air:''

Despite being a light tank with a relatively slow traverse and gun elevation, the Sd.Kfz.140/1 can be comparable to the Flakpanzer 1 when engagine aircrafts. It has a 70° elevation, more than enough to engage low flying aircraft with ease. It is able to become a formidable anti air not only at it's battle rating capable of destroying any aircraft in a small burst. Although the AP-I belts have more crippling power compared to the HVAP, with the amount of shells the gun can put on the aircraft, it is not as crucial although this is up to player's discretion. It works very well against low passing bombers and fighters as it only takes about 4 seconds to completely take out and aircraft (if you hit all shots).

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Armed with a powerful 20 mm cannon with a very high rate of fire.
* The 20 mm HVAP magazine has incredible close range penetration and damage potential thanks to all the spalling. Hitting an enemy with all 10 rounds will either kill crew, or leave the vehicle severely damaged.
* Can carry almost twice the amount of ammo that the [[Pz.II C]] or [[Pz.II F|F]] can.
* The high rate of fire coupled with the 70 degrees of gun elevation makes this vehicle an effective anti-aircraft tank.
* The hull has an impressive 50 mm of armour on the front while the turret has 30 mm of angled armour.
* Very fast and highly mobile. Can keep up with many of the armoured cars at Rank I.
* Many tanks at this BR have exposed crew members. This makes the coaxial MG42 an excellent way of taking out exposed enemy crew without having to waste any 20 mm shells.
* With this tank being so effective at flanking, ambushing, brawling, and acting as an AA screen; the Sd.Kfz. 140/1 is one of the best pound-for-pound tanks in the game.

'''Cons:'''

* There's only a 15 mm plate of armour between the turret and chassis making it a massive weak spot if shot.
* Only 15 mm of armour on the flat corners of the upper hull and hull sides. Angling is not a good tactic to employ.
* A really tall tank with a high center of gravity. Not only is this tank difficult to hide, but a really sharp turn can cause the tank to flip over.
* Only 4 degrees of gun depression. That coupled with this tank's height makes this vehicle ill-suited for cresting ridge lines.
* Longer reload time between magazine reloads. Many contemporary tanks can fire off 1 or 2 shells before a new magazine has been loaded.
* Only performs well at close quarters combat, as both the AP and HVAP penetration drop below 30 mm past 500 m.
* The turret crew are exposed to strafing aircraft and artillery, as well as machine-gun fire from tanks above it.
* Lacks a shoulder stabilizer unlike the Pz. II's

== History ==


=== Development ===
In 1934, the Czechoslovak tank manufacturer ČKD developed an alternative design for the LT-35 tank. The latter was made by competitor Škoda. The LT-35 was too complex and had many shortcomings; its reliability was poor. ČKD's engineer Alexander Surin decided to use leaf spring suspension and four large wheels for the newly developed tank. The resulting type was reliable and an export success. The new running gear was first used for a light tank, the AH-IV, with only machine gun armament; it was first delivered to Iran, as the RH, of which fifty were bought in 1935; a second version, the R-1, was delivered to Romania in a number of 35 in 1936 and 1937, and a third, the AH-IV-Sv in a number of 48 to Sweden from 1937. In 1935 this enlarged running gear was combined with the hull of the light LT Vz 34 tank previously produced for the Czechoslovak army, which had a real 37mm gun. The new vehicle was called the TNH. In 1935, Iran ordered fifty vehicles. On April 17, 1936, Switzerland ordered 26 vehicles of the LTH, a modified version with 24mm gun. In 1938, 24 units of the LTP were ordered by Peru, and 21 LTL vehicles, with a more powerful engine, were ordered by Latvia, which, incidentally, were never delivered due to occupation by the Soviet Union. The United Kingdom also acquired a specimen just before the occupation of the Czech Republic and tested it between 16 and 29 March 1939. The opinion on the type was strongly dismissive: the tank was found to be too tight and the speed through rough terrain too bumpy.

In March 1937, the Czechoslovakian Ministry of Defense asked both country's tank producers to propose a new type to supplement the LT-35, which could be mass-produced as soon as possible. They indicated that they would purchase at least 400 vehicles and guaranteed an initial order of 260. Naturally, ČKD offered the TNH, which was already fully developed. In tests from January 25, 1938, the type proved superior to all counterparts. On July 22, 1938, Czechoslovakia ordered 150 vehicles of the Type Lt Vz.38, for 620,146 crowns each. The intention was to achieve a monthly production of 20. However, when the first tank left the factory in February, the land was already divided; shortly afterwards, the Czech hull state was also occupied: none of the tanks could eventually serve the army before the German occupation began.

=== In German service ===
As early as March, the factory management had contacted the Germans to continue production after the occupation. Germany had a great shortage of medium tanks and although the now LTM 38 tank was officially called a light tank, with its 37 mm gun it was no worse armed than the German medium Panzerkampfwagen III and much better than the light Panzerkampfwagen I and Panzerkampfwagen II; it was not only more reliable than the LT-35, but also than the light German tanks. Czech production capacity in the early years allowed Germany to form about a third more armored divisions and was thus critical to success during that time of the war. The production of the tank continued as Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) (the name from January 16, 1940) until June 1942 and 1411 were built; monthly production peaked in September 1941 with 76 vehicles. There was also exported to the countries on the German side: Hungary took 102, Slovakia 69, Romania 50 and Bulgaria 10. Due to the rapid technical developments during the war, the type soon became obsolete. She was too small to carry a bigger cannon in a tower; several plans to do so were rejected. From 1942, the LT-38s were replaced or assigned less important tasks.

However, Germany could not afford to leave production capacity idle; the chassis was extremely useful due to its reliability. A modified chassis of the PzKpfw 38 (t) therefore became the basis for various types of mechanized artillery, mechanized artillery and tank hunters, including the successful German Jagdpanzer 38, better known today as the "Hetzer".

=== In-game description ===
The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) reconnaissance tank was based on the Pz.38(t) towards the end of 1943, by the BMM construction office in Prague. The order specifications required a 20 mm automatic cannon and a 75 mm regular cannon.

A Praga AE engine with 160 hp at 2600 rpm replaced the Praga AC. This required a change in the exhaust system and the introduction of a longer exhaust pipe, which, together with a muffler, was put on the tank's roof. The tank's hull received a new superstructure, with modified inclination and with riveted joints for its armor plates.

The tank's armament consisted of a 20 mm automatic KwK38 L/55 cannon paired with a 7.92 mm MG42 machine gun. The guns could be pointed anywhere between -4 and 70 degrees and so could fire at air targets. The tank's ammunition included 300 shells and 1,500 machine gun rounds.

The open-top hexahedral turret, manufactured by the company Appelt, was equipped with a metal mesh to protect against hand grenades. The tank's armor thickness ranged from 8 to 50 millimeters. Its operational weight reached 9,750 kg. At this weight, its maximum highway speed was 52 kph, and its maximum highway range was 240 kilometers.

The Aufklärungpanzer 38(t) tank was accepted into the Wehrmacht in 1944, but large-scale production of the machine was never successfully introduced. A total of 70 tanks were produced.

The tanks were used on both the West and the Eastern Fronts.

Its design was successful, reliable, and advanced. However, the rivet joints in its armor plating were a detriment to its survivability.

== Media ==


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== See also ==


;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis

* [[LT-38 (Family)]]

;Vehicles equipped with the same gun

* [[Pz.II F]]
* [[Sd.Kfz.234/1]]

;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

* [[T-60]]
* [[L6/40]]

== External links ==


* [[wikipedia:Panzer_38(t)|[Wikipedia] Panzer 38(t)]]
* [https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/nazi_germany/aufklarungspanzer-38t-2cm-kwk-38-l55-sd-kfz-1401.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> Aufklärungspanzer 38(t)]
* [http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_aufklarungspanzer_38t.html <nowiki>[History of War]</nowiki> Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) (Sdkfz 140/1)]

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