Fiat-Ansaldo M15/42 |1.7|

General Information:

I strongly suggest only using this replica for goofing around in sandbox, not using it in battle as it is almost 2000 bricks!

This vehicle is very realistic and almost 1:1 with the expeption of the suspension being redesigned to fit brick rigs limitations.

To use this vehicle you need to be in the experimental branch of the game which can be changed in the "Betas" section of the game in steam.

User Controls:

W/A/S/D = Driving Fire Action 1 = Firing The Cannon Yaw & Pitch Alt = Turret Slewing

History:

In 1941, a 47 mm L/40 cannon was mounted in the turret of an M14/41, but continuous delays slowed down the project. Finally, in 1942, with the experience gained with the Carro Armato Celere Sahariano that mounted the same gun, it was possible to modify the turret to resist the firing recoil.

The M14/41 hull was also modified by lengthening it to accommodate a new gasoline engine with greater power than the FIAT SPA 15T. The side access hatch was also moved to the right side of the vehicle. After testing, the first batch of the new M15/42 Tank (Medio 15 tonnellate Modello 1942 – Medium 15 tonnes Model 1942) was ordered in October 1942.

In October 1942, after tests, 280 units were ordered, stopping the production of the M14/41.

In 1943, however, with the planned start of production of the P26/40 and with the obvious backwardness of the ‘M’ series, the High Command of the Royal Army decided to rely only on heavy tanks and self-propelled vehicles. They cut the order of M15/42s to 220 in March 1943.

Entering production in autumn 1942, the first vehicle was registered on November 21st, 1942, with plate number R.E. 5022, and assigned to the Centro Carristi di Civitavecchia on November 28th in order to train new crews.

(Source: https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/carro-armato-medio-m15-42.php)

Tags: M13, M14, M15, M15/42, M42, Italian tank, Tank, 47mm, WW2, Axis, Detailed, 1:1, Replica

Other:

Its been a while since I've made a replica and i figured that this was a good time to make a new replica as 1.7 allows you to do so much more than before. Very enjoyable yet challenging build which turned out amazing. As always a favorite and like would mean the world to me. If you have suggestions feel free to put them in the comments! Anyway have a good day!