• During WWII, the only heavy tank produced by Italy was the P40. The P stands for Pesante, or heavy in Italian, and the number 40 for the year of adoption, 1940. The tank featured bogey-style wheels on a lead spring suspension. The riveted hull construction was the same as the earlier Carro Armato M13/40 (Item 32596). The tank was equipped with a 75mm gun and an 8mm Breda machine gun and was powered by a 330hp V12 diesel engine. The P40 adopted sloped armor after encountering the Soviet T-34s in battle. Roughly 1,200 tanks were order, but only a few were completed before the Italian Armistice in 1943. Approximately 100 tanks were use from then to the end of the war in Northern Italy and Yugoslavia.

Specs and Features:

• Limited edition 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the Italian Heavy Tank P40.
• Made by Italeri.
• Length: 165mm.
• Riveted hull, sloped armor, and leaf spring suspension have all been realistically reproduced.
• Assembly type tracks included
• Photo-etched parts include exhaust covers, jerry can racks, and fender stays.
• Markings included to depict Fiat Ansaldo's prototype tank as well as German vehicles. (3 types of markings total).
• 40 page photo reference book included.
• Item 89796 1/35 Metal Gun Barrel for Italian Heavy Tank P40 (Available Seperately.

Suggested Paint Colors:

• X-10 - Gun Metal
• X-11 - Chrome Silver
• XF-1 - Flat Black
• XF-56 - Metallic Grey
• XF-58 - Olive Green
• XF-59 - Desert Yellow
• XF-60 - Dark Yellow
• XF-64 - Red Brown
• XF-65 - Field Grey