The FCM 36 or Char léger Modèle 1936 FCM, was a light infantry tank designed for the French Army prior to World War II. It had a crew of two and was equipped with a short 37mm main …

May 28, 2022 · The Suspension. The suspension of the FCM 36 was an important part in the vehicle’s efficiency, despite some criticisms in this field. It differed from many other …

May 29, 2016 · With a mass of 6.85 tons, the effective power was 9.5 hp/ton, which was decent for an infantry tank. The suspension included 11 road wheels per side. This maximized the …

This technique was perfectly suited for mass-production and was also gas-proof, a well-desired quality for trench warfare. The suspension called for the well-tested vertical coils which gave a …

Jan 27, 2025 · Suspension. The Geschützwagen FCM 36(f)’s suspension consisted of a beam with four two-wheel bogies attached, along with an independently suspended wheel located at …

Apr 12, 2017 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the FCM 36 (Char leger Modele 1936 FCM) Medium Tank / Infantry Tank including pictures. The …

The FCM 36 was one of three light tanks intended to replace the FT-17. The R35 was picked for supporting the infantry. The H35, with its higher speed, was picked for equipping the cavalry, …

Feb 23, 2025 · The 7.5 cm PaK auf Geschützwagen FCM(f) was a modification that involved mounting a German anti-tank gun onto the French FCM 36.

The Char Léger FCM-36 was the first diesel powered tank produced in France, but only 100 were built due to the high cost of production. The FCM-36 was originally designed in response to a …

Mar 7, 2019 · The FCM 36 or Char léger Modèle 1936 FCM, was a light infantry tank that was designed for the French Army prior to World War II. It had a crew of two and was equipped …