Renault FT

Renault FT General Type: Light Tank Owner: France Year: 1917 Specifications Length: 5m Width: 1.74m Height: 2.14m Weight: 6.5 tons Armour: 30mm Speed: 7 km/h Armament Primary Weapon: 37mm SA 1918 . . . .

History

The Renault FT (aka FT-17) was a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first tank to have its armament within a fully rotating turret, The Renault FT's basic configuration of turret in the front & engine compartment in the back became the standard pattern repeated in most tanks to this day.

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