L3/35 with smoke generator

[sultanbev]

Hi all, wonder if anyone can help.
I know the Italians and Hungarians tested a prototype of the L3/35 tankette with a smoke generator, I think trailer mounted. Has anyone got a photo or drawing of the prototype that they can share?

 

[diciassette2000]

All the best
Maurizio

 

[sultanbev]

Excellent thankyou, just what I needed,

Mark

 

[jwsleser]

Thank you Maurizio. I have not read about this trailer before. Was only one prototype built?

 

[jwsleser]

Found it. It is a CV 29, not a CV 33.

 

[1089maul]

I too have never heard of this vehicle. However, my Osprey Italian light tanks whilst it lists the vehicle incorrectly as a CV33, states that the vehicle never went into production so presumably only the prototype was built.
Regards to all,
Bob

 

[diciassette2000]

Jeff
Experiments were also made to hook the sprayer trolley to an L35 (second photo) but then they were abandoned and, by the way, I've never found any official feedback on mass production (so I really think it's still a prototype) or executive drawings some prototypes.....well???
all the best
Maurizio

 

[Kustosz2137]

Thank you Maurizio. I have not read about this trailer before. Was only one prototype built?

Seems like this was heavily inspired by British trailer for CL Mk.VI, with minor modifications and smoke generator added.