The M24 Chaffee was a tank developed by the United States, which was produced and saw action in the US Army mostly in the later stages of World War II and during the Korean War. After the war ended, the United States supplied this tank to many of its allies, as it was gradually replaced in US service by newer tanks such as the M41. Italy emerged from World War II as a devastated nation, having lost all its colonies and some border territories. The army was very small, and due to numerous riots, internal instability, and a possible threat from Yugoslavia, the United States provided Italy with equipment through the Mutual Defense Assistance Program, which included 518 M24 tanks.

Starting from the early 1950s, this vehicle entered service and was used mainly by cavalry units, tank regiments, and Bersaglieri units. During the 1960s, as it became outdated due to characteristics such as its thin armour compared to modern Cold War tanks, it was used primarily for reconnaissance roles. As time passed, most of the remaining vehicles were reassigned to training duties, and by around 1970, the few that remained were used mainly for training. Today, only three of these tanks survive, and they are preserved in different museums in Italy.

Introduced in Update 1.99 "Starfighters", the Italian M24 is marked by its very good mobility, reaching 56 km/h forward, which is very useful in battles. However, this is offset by its thin armour, which makes it vulnerable to most vehicles it will encounter. These characteristics, paired with a good gun, allow the vehicle to excel in roles such as flanker or sniper, although it is not well-suited for direct combat.