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Modern light tank deviant art2/2/2024 The R35 bears a strong resemblance to its rival, the Hotchkiss H35. Contrary to the Hotchkiss H35, it was also produced for export. The hollow hull price was 190,000 FF, and with engine, mechanical parts and the turret, rose to 1,400,000 FF, including all the modifications done (the equivalent of 32.000$ at the time). By 4 June 1936, the first delivered were promptly tested and modifications performed during production. This was before the model could be perfected by Renault for pre-production. Tests were then resumed when, due to the growing tensions caused by the swift and massive German rearmament, the commission awarded the new tank a contract for 300 machines as the R35, on 29 April 1935. The model performed well, but was sent back to the factory for add-on armor and mounting the new APX (Atelier de Rueil) cast turret in April 1935. Renault could not revise the design on time and was the first to present its ZM prototype to the Commission de Vincennes, on 20 December 1934. It asked for an increase of armor, from 30 to 40 mm (1.18-1.57 in). Renault, badly wanting this contract, rushed a prototype which was ready when a new specification was emitted on June, 21, 1934. If you spot anything out of place, please let us know! Hello dear reader! This article is in need of some care and attention and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Fourteen responded, ranging from automotive companies to small armories. But instead of purchasing some directly, for political reasons and due to the contract size, other contractors were asked in August 1933 to present their own model. In early 1933, Hotchkiss proposed a solution, with an affordable small tank which turned the table. However, with the increase in AT gun caliber and velocity, the emphasis was put on protection. The original requirements dated back from 1926 and asked for a “char d’accompagnement” (support tank) that could replace the FT and still operate in the same manner. They were too heavy, complex, costly and, therefore, not suited for mass-production. It was clear by 1932 that the new tested Renault tanks, like the NC27, were not sufficient for the task demanded from them. On the mainland, it had been upgraded as the rearmed FT31 but, throughout the colonies, it was left unchanged since 1918. Until 1935, the little vintage Renault FT was the staple of the French tank force. Light Tank – Around 1,690 Built The successor of the famous FT
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