![]() ![]() The M14/41 was born from the preceding M13/40 series which was also produced by FIAT though both tanks took their queue from the widely-accepted British Vickers 6-Ton light tank of 1928. The M14/41 first saw combat action in North Africa though its slight protection scheme coupled with Italian tank doctrine, limited armament and mounting losses shown the type to be overmatched by what the Allies offered. ![]() ![]() The Italian company of FIAT produced upwards of 800 of the type throughout the war years and the tank would serve in the ranks of the German, British and Australian armies within time. The type was adopted for service in 1941 (hence its designation) and was a rather unspectacular armored vehicle with very limited tactical value concerning World War 2 tank warfare. According to the contract, the following must be delivered: AMV RT1 prototype, which includes improvements only to the engine compartment, chassis and body the AMV RT2 prototype, which will, while retaining the old undercarriage and hull, have only an upgraded turret and fire control system and, finally, the AMV RT3 prototype, which will be completely complete and have a modernized hull and turret.Īccording to the latest data, the Ariete AMV program provides for the serial modernization of 130 tanks, in the amount of 345 million euros.The Carro Armato M14/41 served in the medium tank role for the Italian Army (as well as a few notable others) during World War 2. In 2019, the Armaments Directorate (DAT) of the Italian Army signed a contract worth 35 million euros with the CIO consortium for the development of the Ariete C1 modernization project and the production of three prototypes. In Italy, the AMV program (Aggiornamento Mezza Vita - mid-life modernization) was launched, as a result of which the Italians plan to extend the life of their C1 Ariete until 2030/2035. Now, this race includes such a European country as Italy, whose army is armed with the Ariete C1 MBT. ![]() By the way, this process is taking place in the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, the new Altai MBT in Turkey. Many leading countries that have main battle tanks (MBTs) in service with their armies have attended to their modernization and updating to modern standards. ![]()
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