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Fiat-SPA TL 37 75/27
Self-Propelled Gun Truck
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Italy |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1942? |
| Manufactured by: | Truck: Fiat (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino)-SPA (Società Piemontese Automobili); Cannon: Vickers-Terni |
| Crew: | (4) on board, with (2) additional crew on accompanying TL-37 Ammunition Carrier |
| Armament: | (1) 75mm Model 11 Cannon |
| Engine: | 4-Cylinder Gasoline |
| Miscellaneous Info: | This vehicle was based upon the chassis of the Trattore Leggero TL 37 light field artillery tractor, although heavily modified. The vehicle was developed to provide better mobility to the normally towed 75mm field guns. Each vehicle was accompanied by a TL 37 ammunition carrier, which also transported two (2) additional crew members. Approximately 12-16 vehicles were built, although some sources site 20-30. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
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TL 37 75/27 SPG Truck Photo |
Nicola Pignato via Ralph Riccio- Elverson, Pennsylvania USA |
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TL 37 Field Artillery Tractor Photo |
Imperial War Museum |
| TL 37 Field Artillery Tractor Photos | The Massimo Foti Collection |
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TL 37 Field Artillery Tractor Photo |
Ufficio Storico Stato Maggiore Esercito via Ralph Riccio-Elverson, Pennsylvania USA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| TL 37 75/27 SPG Truck Information & Photos | Tanks-Encyclopedia |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| A Photo History of Armoured Cars In Two World Wars | George Forty |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow and Robert J. Icks |
| Italian Artillery of WW II (Mushroom
Model Publications - MMP) Book Review by Patrick Keenan - Editor |
Enrico Finazzer & Ralph Riccio |
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Italian Truck-Mounted Artillery In Action
(Squadron/Signal Publications) Book Review by Patrick Keenan - Editor |
Ralph Riccio and Nicola Pignato |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
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