Fiat Ansaldo

The 1925 Fiat Ansaldo armored car was produced in a prototype version only, and was based on a Pavesi heavy tractor. It was armed with a 45 mm cannon.

  • Length: 4,600 mm (181.1 in)
  • Width: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
  • Height: 2,900 mm (114.2 in)
  • Wheels: 1,500 mm (59.1 in) diameter
  • Weight: 8,250 kg (18,188 lb)
  • Max speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
  • Crew: 3
  • Motor: Fiat model 634, 6 cylinder, 8310 cc, 75 hp (56 kW).

In 1933, a new design was built jointly by the Fiat Company of Turin and the Ansaldo Company of Genoa. This vehicle was introduced as the Fiat-Ansaldo CV-33. In 1935, a slightly improved model of the CV-33 was introduced and designated as the CV-35. In 1938, the vehicles were redesignated as the L3/33 ("L" for Leggio or 'light') and the L3/35.


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