Italian L3/CV38 Tankette with Twin 8mm Breda Machine Guns
This Tankette was based on the British Carden Loyd Mk.VI of which the Italians purchased 25 in 1929. Our model depicts the CV38, which had an improved suspension with larger roadwheels and along with the CV35s and the earlier CV33, accounted for 75% of Italian tank formations encountered by the British in late 1940 and early 1941. They first saw service in the Spanish Civil War, being used by the Nationalists. Later they saw action in Somalia, Abyssinia, France, Albania, Greece, Crete, Russia, N. Africa, Sicily, the Italian mainland and in the Balkans. Although clearly inadequate for the task, they remained in service, being used by the RSI after the armistice, until the end of hostilities.
The model shown here has the twin 8mm Breda Machine Guns fitted but some vehicles were fitted with the 20mm Solothurn Anti-Tank gun. A cargo trailer was also often towed. Both the trailer and the Solothurn variant are available separately (see Related Products below).
- SKU: BIT004
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This Tankette was based on the British Carden Loyd Mk.VI of which the Italians purchased 25 in 1929. Our model depicts the CV38, which had an improved suspension with larger roadwheels and along with the CV35s and the earlier CV33, accounted for 75% of Italian tank formations encountered by the British in late 1940 and early 1941. They first saw service in the Spanish Civil War, being used by the Nationalists. Later they saw action in Somalia, Abyssinia, France, Albania, Greece, Crete, Russia, N. Africa, Sicily, the Italian mainland and in the Balkans. Although clearly inadequate for the task, they remained in service, being used by the RSI after the armistice, until the end of hostilities.
The model shown here has the twin 8mm Breda Machine Guns fitted but some vehicles were fitted with the 20mm Solothurn Anti-Tank gun. A cargo trailer was also often towed. Both the trailer and the Solothurn variant are available separately (see Related Products below).
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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