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Carro Armato P 40
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CarroArmatoP40

Tanks · Italy · 1943
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CarroArmatoP40

Carro Armato P 40
Carro Armato P 40 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Protection
55
Mobility
40
Technology
30
Reliability
50
Crew Survivability
45
Operational Range
40
Logistics
55
Historical Performance
35
Strategic Impact
20
Origin Italy
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1944
Operators2 countries
Quantity103
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Tanks MASS Rating
31/140
World War II
218/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Protection
55
Mobility
40
Technology
30
Reliability
50
Crew Survivability
45
Operational Range
40
Logistics
55
Historical Performance
35
Strategic Impact
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Carro Armato P 40
Category
Country
Production
1943–1944
Quantity
103
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Tank ClassificationHeavy Tank
  • GenerationWW2
  • Combat Weight26 t
  • Crew Size4
  • Service Entry Year1943
◈Firepower8MOD.8
▣Protection7MOD.7
◇Mobility8MOD.8
  • Engine Power330 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio11.53 hp/t
  • Fuel TypeDiesel
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
  • Max Road Speed40 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed25 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)280 km
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (Hull)5.8 m
  • Length (Overall, Gun Forward)5.8 m
  • Width2.8 m
  • Height2.5 m
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units120
  • Years in Production1 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1944Production ended
83
years in service
1
years in production
103
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
A tank with heavy armor and firepower, prioritizing protection over mobility.
A leaf spring is a simple spring made of one or more flexible metal strips bound together, used to absorb shocks and support weight in vehicle suspension, including some tanks.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
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