Semovente da 47/73 – Italy's Tank Destroyer in WW2 In 1943, Italy designed the Semovente da 47/73 to replace the outdated Semovente da 47/32. Using a captured French 47 mm APX anti-tank gun, its barrel was modified to a caliber of 73 (3.43 meters) to improve penetration. Specifications:Length: 4.9 m | Width: 1.8 m | Height: 1.3 m | Crew: 3 Armament: Cannone da 47/73 (modified 47 mm APX gun), Speed: 53 km/h | With a low profile and high speed, this tank was effective at hiding in Italy's rugged terrain. In the summer of 1943, during battles in Sicily, the Semovente da 47/73 successfully destroyed enemy tanks before its production halted due to Italy's internal collapse. Only about 20 units were produced, with some taken over by Germany after Italy's surrender.Despite its limited production, the Semovente da 47/73 remains a symbol of Italian innovation amidst wartime challenges.