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The Semovente da 75/34 was the second main entry in the series of self-propelled guns based on the M-13/ M-14/ M-15 series of Italian tanks and differed from the Semovente da 75/18 mainly by having a longer L/34 gun.
After developing the Semovente da 75/18 Ansaldo moved on to the Semovente da 75/32, but the Italian Army preferred the longer L/34 gun. This had a muzzle velocity of 1,722ft per second (compared to 1,411ft on the L/18) and an effective range of 9,514 yards (up from 8,748 yards).
The Semovente da 75/34 was accepted into service in the Italian Army on 29 April 1943. Ansaldo produced 61 Semovente de 75/34 based on the M 15-42 chassis and one based on the M 43 chassis before the Armistice in September 1943 and probably another 109 after the armistice. Most of these later vehicles were operated by the Germans.
Weight: 33,069lb
Crew: 3
Armament: One 75mm Ansaldo L/46 gun and one 8mm Breda Model 38 machine gun
Engine: 190hp Fiat SPA 15 TB eight cylinder liquid cooled inline engine
Armour: 15mm-60mm
Speed: 25 miles
Length: 16ft 4.8in
Width: 7ft 6.6in
Height 5ft 10.9in