Semovente 149/40

CountryItaly
ManufacturerFiat
Primary RoleSelf-Propelled Gun

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ww2dbaseThe Semovente 149/40 self-propelled gun design called for the marrying of 149-millimeter guns with M15/42 tank chassis. The design called for no protection for its crew because the design philosophy was that these guns would remain behind the front lines, thus had no need for protection against small arms. The prototype was completed in late 1942, and was successfully tested to fire a 46-kilogram shell to the distance of 23,700 meters. This prototype became the only example of the design as Italy surrendered before the design entered production. The prototype was captured by the Allies, and it is now on display at the United States Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen, Maryland, United States.

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Last Major Revision: Aug 2010

SPECIFICATIONS

Semovente 149/40
MachineryOne Fiat SPA gasoline engine rated at 250hp
SuspensionLeaf spring
Armament1x149mm L/40 Model 1935 gun
Armor12.7mm front, 12.7mm sides
Crew2
Length6.60 m
Width3.00 m
Height2.00 m
Weight24.0 t
Speed35 km/h

Photographs

Italian Semovente 149/40 self-propelled gun on display at the United States Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 19 Sep 2007, photo 1 of 2Italian Semovente 149/40 self-propelled gun on display at the United States Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 19 Sep 2007, photo 2 of 2




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