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The L6/40 has 272 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 42.3 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 272 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.6 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 30 / 15 / 15 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.0:1. This pronounced angling makes the L6/40 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 42.3 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.8:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 20.1% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannone da 37/40 | 1 | — | — | 2.5s | — |
| Mitragliera Breda cal. 20 mod. 35 | 2 | — | — | 3.5s | — |
How L6/40 compares to its peers
There are 37 tier 2 light tanks in WoT, including the L6/40. Its 272 HP places it in the top 53% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 267). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 33% for the class (peer average: 23mm). Top forward speed of 42.3 km/h is faster than 58% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- L6/40 vs 7TP — tier 2 light tank from Poland
- L6/40 vs AM Gendron — tier 2 light tank from France
- L6/40 vs AMR 35 — tier 2 light tank from France
- L6/40 vs AMR P.103 — tier 2 light tank from France
- See full tier 2 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
An Italian light tank developed by Fiat-Ansaldo in the late 1930s. The vehicle entered mass production in 1940 and came into service in 1942. It was used on all fronts by the Italian Armed Forces. According to one source, 283 vehicles were manufactured by September, 1943. However, some sources mention a different number of vehicles—440.
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What tier is the L6/40 in WoT?
The L6/40 is a tier 2 light tank from Italy.
Is the L6/40 a premium tank?
No — the L6/40 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the L6/40?
42.3 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the L6/40 have?
Hull armor: 30mm front, 15mm side, 15mm rear.