France. Hotchkiss H-39, 1939, light tank, serial
– Second World War (Western Front)
– Arab-Israeli wars
French light tank Hotchkiss H-39, photo archive
French light tank “Hotchkis”
The main lightweight tank supporting cavalry junctions. It was developed in 1934 by the firm “Hotchkiss”. Maximum unified with infantry support tanks “Renault” R-35. It was produced serially from 1935 to 1940. Manufactured 1000 units. In armor protection was superior to all light tanks of the late 30’s.
The tank and self-propelled units on its base took part on the fronts of the Second World War from 1940 to 1945. After the war, a few tanks were preserved by the French gendarmerie, and the Israelis used them in battles on the Sinai Peninsula, even in 1956.
Combat weight – 12, 5 tons
Engine type – carburetor Hotchkiss
Power – 120 hp
The speed is 36 km / h
Power reserve – 150 km.
Armory:
forehead – 55 mm
forehead of the tower – 45 mm
Crew – 2 people.
Armament:
caliber gun – 37 mm, ammunition – 100 shots
caliber of machine guns – 7,5 mm, ammunition – 2400 shots
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French light tank Hotchkiss H-39, photo archive
The marking of the manufacturer Hotchkiss and the serial number of the tank
France, Hotchkiss factory, photo archive
Tactical recognition marks (reconstruction, made by modelers)