The M13/40 formed the mainstay of the Italian armoured forces in North Africa. The M13/40 is armed with a 47mm gun in the turret and twin 8mm machine guns in the front cast superstructure. There is also a coaxial machine in the turret. Armour ranges from 9 to 30mm.
The M13/40 succeeded the earlier M11/39 which had a 37mm gun in the hull. However, the M13/40 was barely adequate in its role.
Tank Museum, Bovington: 2006
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