Light vehicles (armored vehicles)

Carro CV3/33

Description

This often-exported Italian tankette was developed by Ansaldo in 1933. It is nearly an exact duplicate of the English Carden-Loyd Mk VI.
Unlike its English prototype, which placed the engine between commander and driver, the Carro’s engine was located in a separate drive department. 

This vehicle was introduced in 1929, and in 1935 it participated in the invasion of Ethiopia. The tankette’s body was riveted plates of rolled armor 5 to 12 millimeters thick. Its strengths included simple operation and easy maintenance. 

In total, about 1,400 units were produced.

Characteristics

2 men
3.5 tons
3.15 m
1.5 m
1.3 m
42 km/h
150 km
6.5mm Fiat 14 or 8mm Fiat 35