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Product code: | TS-008 |
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Number: | G5930028 |
Time period: | Ajanjakso 1930-1949 |
Vehicle type: | Tela-ajoneuvo |
Country: | Ranska |
Brand: | Meng Model |
FRENCH FT-17 LIGHT TANK (CAST TURRET)
During the early days of its service, the French FT-17 light tank was fitted with a riveted turret which had some disadvantages, such as complex manufacturing process, poor bullet-proof properties and failure to achieve a full rotation. Later, a new cast turret with riveted and welded construction was developed by Forges et aciéries Paul Girod. The new turret which was manufactured with a simplified process could achieve a full rotation, and it helped improve the tank’s overall performance.
The French FT-17 light tank with a cast turret could accommodate a crew of 2. It was armed with an 8mm Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun or a 37mm Puteaux SA18 gun. FT-17s of the French Army were upgraded with 7.5mm Reibel MAC Mle.31 machine gun from 1931 onwards. Those tanks were primarily used in the WWII.
Over 4100 FT-17s were built in France, and they were widely used in many countries around the world (27 countries confirmed). In the strict sense, the FT-17 was the first real tank in the world. It played a vital role in the history of tank development.
KIT INFO
This 1/35 scale
French FT-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret) plastic model kit faithfully
represents the structure and shape of the real vehicle. Rich and fine
interiors are provided; precise details are included; the movable
suspension system is molded perfectly, and the weight-bearing parts are
sturdy; cement-free workable track links are easy to assemble; three
weapon options and a precision PE fret are provided; four paint schemes
for tanks during the period from WWI to WWII are provided.
Length: 142mm Width: 51mm
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