RENAULT CHAR D2 (Char de Bataille)

RENAULT CHAR D2 (Char de Bataille)
Image: Char D2 (Aviarmor)
Year1937
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerFrance/Renault
Numbers Produced100
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner. Radio Operator & Driver)
Main ArmamentEarly Models: 47mm L/30 SA-34 (Around 50 Made)
Later Models: 47mm L/32 SA-35 (Around 50 Made)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-18° to +18°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightL.671 (SA-34) L.762 (SA-35)
Secondary Armament2 x 7.5mm MAC Modèle 1931 Machine Gun (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried112 x 47mm + 5.100 x 7.5mm
Height2.66m
Width2.22m
Length5.46m
Combat Weight19.750 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth0.90m
Trench Crossing2.0m
Obstacle Clearance1.20m
Climbing Ability35°
RadioER-52
ArmourHull Front: 40mm
Hull Sides: 40mm
Hull Rear: 40mm
Hull Top: 20mm
Hull Bottom: 10mm
Gun Mantlet: 56mm
Turret Front: 56mm
Turret Sides: 56mm
Turret Rear: 56mm
Turret Top: 30mm
EngineRenault 6-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range100 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed23 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed10 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Char D2 was modern design and was an improvement over the D1, they were first issued to elite tank units and suffered not only from enemy fire but mechanical breakdowns.