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1:35 CV3/33 Tankette Serie II (Early Production)
The Italian government purchased four British Carden-Lloyd Tankettes in 1929 and produced their own vehicles in modified form. The first was the Carro Veloce CV-29 which served as a pilot model for the CV-33 which entered production in 1933. Fiat of Turin and Ansaldo of Genoa were chosen as the manufacturers, producing around 300 of the CV-33 model. The Tankette was usually referred to as a Light Tank in Italian service. Construction was of riveted rolled armour plate, frontal armour being 14mm. Combat wieght was 3.2 tons. The CV-33 was armed by a single 6.5mm machine gun.Power was provided by a 43bhp Fiat SPA petrol engine giving a maximum speed of 46 km/h. The CV-33 was widely used and many were exported to friendly nations. It saw action with the Italian army during the North Africa campaign. The CV-33 was replaced by the CV-35 in 1936, the only major difference was bolted construction to ease manufacture and repair and twin 8mm machine gun mount.Most CV-33's were rebuilt to CV-35 standard from 1938 and were designated the CV-33 Series II.
Additional Information
| Article No | CB35125 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | CB35125 |
| Аvailability | Out of stock |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Manufacturer | Bronco Models |
| Brand | ANSALDO |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 6970162339116 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
