RENAULT FT-17

RENAULT FT-17
Image: Renault FT-17 (Estonian Military Museum)
Year1919
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerFrance/Renault
Numbers Produced12
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)Gunner
Main ArmamentEither:
1 x 37mm L/21 SA-18 Gun (Four Models)
1 x 8mm Hotchkiss Machine Gun (Eight Models)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-20° to +35°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried233 x 37mm or 4.800 x 8mm
Height2.14m
Width1.74m
Length4.95m
Combat Weight6.500 kg (MG)
6.700 kg (37mm)
Ground Clearance0.43m
Fording Depth0.70m
Trench Crossing1.35m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability10°
Radio[@radio]
ArmourHull Front: 16mm
Hull Sides: 16mm
Hull Rear: 16mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 16mm
Turret Front: 16mm
Turret Sides: 16mm
Turret Rear: 16mm
Turret Top: 8mm
EngineRenault 4-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range66 km
Maximum Cross Country Range35 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed7 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed6 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIn 1920 the Estonian army purchased twelve Renault FT-17 light tanks from France and four of these were armed with 37mm guns and eight with machine guns. They were issued to armoured companies located in a single armoured regiment.