| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Char Leger 1935 R (Renault 35) | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | n.a. | ||
| Production Quantity | over 1600 | Production Period | 1935-1940 |
| Type | Light/Cavalry Tank | Crew | 2 |
| Length overall (m) | 3.99 | Barrel Overhang | 0 |
| Width (m) | 1.88 | Height (m) | 2.10 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 10600 | Radio Equipment | n.a. |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 37mm SA18 L/21 | Ammunition Carried | 58 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | n.a. |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | n.a. |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x 7.5mm Chatellerault M6 Model 31 | Ammunition Carried | 2500 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Renault | Track Links | n.a. |
| Type & Displacement | 4 cyl., 5.8 liters | Track Width | n.a. |
| Horsepower | 85@2200 | Track Ground Contact | n.a. |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 8.0 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 12.0 psi |
| Gearbox | 4 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.32 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | n.a. |
| Range on/off road (km) | 138/80 | Gradient (degrees) | n.a. |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 149 on/256 off road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.50 |
| Fuel Capacity (litres) | 205 | Fording (m) | 0.80 |
| Speed on/off road | 19 km/h max. | Trench Crossing (m) | 1.60 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 32mm @round | 40mm @0° | 40mm @35° | 14mm @90° |
| Superstructure | 32mm @15° & round | 40mm @10° | 40mm @11° | 13mm @90° |
| Turret | 45mm @0° & 25° | 40mm @30° | 40mm @30° | 12mm @90° |
| Mantlet | 45mm @round | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Renault R-35 by George R. Bradford
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| REFERENCES |
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| TD1, TWWII, WWW2, EGT, George R. Bradford |
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