Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Renault R40/AMX R40 Light Tank

The Renault R40 was a French light tank. The vehicle was intended to replace the Renault R35. The vehicle used the APX-R turret.
Variants:
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Name: Renault R40/AMX R40
Type: Light Tank
Origin: France
Year: 1939
Produced: 120

Length: 4.02 Meters
Width: 1.87 Meters
Height: 2.13 Meters
Weight: 12000 Kilograms
Speed: 20 km/h (12 km/h off-road)

Crew: 2

Primary Armament:
-37 mm SA38
Secondary Armament:
-7.5 mm MAC

Gun Flexibility:
20° Elevation
12° Depression

Armor:
-Hull
40 mm Front
40 mm Side
32 mm Rear
25 mm Top
10 mm Bottom
-Turret
40 mm Front (40 mm Gun Shield)
40 mm Side


Sources:
http://www.aviarmor.net/tww2/tanks/france/renault_r40.htm
http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/index.php/engins-blindes/chars?task=view&id=1359

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