The P40 project was started in 1940 to create a heavy tank for Italy. Initially similar to an enlarged and up-gunned M13/40, it was eventually improved by fitting thicker and sloped armor, and mounting a long-barreled 75 mm L/34 gun. Unfortunately its development was delayed because of the backwardness of the Italian automotive industry. When Italy surrendered on 8th September 1943, only one P40 had been delivered to the Italian Army; therefore, the P40 was built for Germany, with a total of 100 units produced.
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| - The P40 project was started in 1940 to create a heavy tank for Italy. Initially similar to an enlarged and up-gunned M13/40, it was eventually improved by fitting thicker and sloped armor, and mounting a long-barreled 75 mm L/34 gun. Unfortunately its development was delayed because of the backwardness of the Italian automotive industry. When Italy surrendered on 8th September 1943, only one P40 had been delivered to the Italian Army; therefore, the P40 was built for Germany, with a total of 100 units produced.
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| - Carro Armato Pesante 26/40
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Front: 60mm
Side: 45mm
Back: 40mm
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Front: 50mm
Side: 45mm
Back: 40mm
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| - The P40 project was started in 1940 to create a heavy tank for Italy. Initially similar to an enlarged and up-gunned M13/40, it was eventually improved by fitting thicker and sloped armor, and mounting a long-barreled 75 mm L/34 gun. Unfortunately its development was delayed because of the backwardness of the Italian automotive industry. When Italy surrendered on 8th September 1943, only one P40 had been delivered to the Italian Army; therefore, the P40 was built for Germany, with a total of 100 units produced. The P40 had reasonably good specifications for a medium tank (comparable to the early production model of the M4 Sherman); Its 75 mm gun was effective for tank combat, and its armor was well sloped, while the mobility was adequate, although it lacked important features compared to the other tanks, such as welded armor, enhanced suspension and a three-man turret with a commander's cupola. The performance of the P40 was remarkable; even with its flaws, the P40 could still be a match for the other medium tanks.
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