Product Description
- The Hotchkiss H35 light tank was originally developed by the Hotchkiss Company of Saint-Denis as a light tank for infantry forces in line with the French Army's new light tank program, which began in August 1933. However, it was not approved as an infantry tank.
The Cavalry Command decided to modify the Hotchkiss vehicles that had not been adopted as infantry tanks and adopt them as cavalry tanks. It was decided to standardize them as the H35 Light Tank, and production began on April 27, 1936, with an order for 200 vehicles.
- The mobility of the H35 light tank became somewhat insufficient over the years, even after it had been upgraded, so in 1938 the H38 light tank was introduced, which featured a more powerful engine.
- This increases the maximum road speed of the H38 light tank from 27.3km/h (H35) to 35.5km/h.
- The H38 light tank was the most produced Hotchkiss cavalry tank, with 1,080 built.
- In addition, the appearance of the engine room of the H38 light tank has changed significantly due to the replacement of the engine, so it is relatively easy to distinguish it from the H35 light tank.
- These Hotchkiss cavalry tanks were primarily deployed to the cavalry's light mechanized and cavalry divisions, but a significant number were also deployed to the infantry's armored divisions.
- Comes with a booklet (in Polish) about the actual vehicle and the Polish Battle, and is packed with photos so you can enjoy it even if you can't read.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 20.2 x 14.6 x 3.6 cm / 98g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- PF72115
- JAN code
- 4544032917326
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.