Renault FT - Wikipedia
The Renault FT (frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the FT-17, FT17, or similar) is a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history.
Renault FT Tank in World War I - ThoughtCo
2018年12月3日 · The Renault FT, often referred to as the FT-17, was a ground-breaking tank design which entered service in 1918. A French light tank, the FT was the first tank to incorporate many design aspects which are now considered standard such as a fully-rotating turret and rear engine compartment.
This Puny French Vehicle Was the First Great Tank | WIRED
2014年8月5日 · The FT has been called the world's first modern tank. Much of the FT was designed by Louis Renault, founder of the French automaker that still exists today.
The French Connection: The FT-17 rolled for decades
2023年10月17日 · The Renault Char Leger FT– popularly known as the FT-17– had the distinction of being the first mass-produced tank with a rotating turret. Developed by the French, the FT-17 revolutionized the concept of armored warfare, which was then in its infancy.
Renault FT - The Tank Museum
The Renault FT (often known as the FT-17) was the first tank to have its armament inside a fully rotating turret. The FT was a radically different design to previous British and French tanks.
Renault FT: Origin of the Modern Tank - The Armory Life
2024年3月23日 · The Renault-built tank weighed just under seven tonnes, and unlike the heavy tanks it required only a crew of two — a commander/gunner and a driver. It was armed with either a single Hotchkiss machine gun or a short-barreled Puteaux 37mm cannon in the turret, which offered a 360-degree traverse.
How France's Compact FT Tanks Ruled The Battlefield In WW1
2023年10月10日 · Equipped with a 4.5 liter 4-cylinder Renault engine, the Renault FT, also called the FT-17, weighed more than seven tons, stood seven feet tall and roughly six feet wide.
Renault Char d’Assaut 18hp - Tank Encyclopedia
2020年5月16日 · The Renault Char d’Assaut 18hp was one of the earlier designs for the Renault FT, one of the most famous tanks of WW1.
Renault FT - Military Wiki | Fandom
The Renault FT, frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the "FT-17" or "FT17", was a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first production tank to have its armament within a …
Renault FT-17 Tank - National WWI Museum and Memorial
Renault FT-17 Tank. Museum Minute Video. Senior Curator Doran Cart shares how the tank was introduced during WWI, and how the fighting machines came to be known as 'tanks.'.