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Italian tank destroyer Semovente M.41M da 90/53

Discussion in 'Tank Warfare of World War 2' started by Skua, Mar 10, 2006.

  1. Skua

    Skua New Member

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    Perhaps not much to say about the chassis ( M.13 ) and crew protection had a lot to be wished for. But the gun, the Cannone da 90/53, has been described as being comparable to the famous '88' as an anti armour weapon.

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    I don't have any reliable stats for the gun, but what do you think?
     
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    This gun is not mentioned on GunsVsArmour, unfortunately.

    AKirk's Tanks has the following to say about the gun:
    The gun was orginally developed as a naval cannon and was a native Italian design very similar to the famous German 88. The gun even had a higher muzzle velocity than the 88 and was adapted/designed specifically for use against Soviet armor.

    No penetration data there either.
     
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    the crew protection of most italian tanks left a lot to be desired, but at least this had a useful gun!

    FNG
     
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    If hitted, the rivets that holds the armored together will wreak havoc within the turret.
     
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    Hello,
    to have data of the gun, have a look on my site :
    http://www.italie1935-45.com

    Go in the Regio Esercito section, then photoscope, artillerie.
    Tel me if you don't find.

    Aymeric
     
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