Comparing: M2 Light Tank vs. FCM 36

M2_lt

Development of the vehicle based on the M2A3 model was started in December 1938. The tank featured a new two-man turret with more powerful armament. A total of 365 vehicles were manufactured from May 1940 through March 1941. In April 1942, ten additional tanks were produced for training purposes. Some vehicles were supplied to the U.K. under Lend-Lease, others were deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps and saw combat in the Pacific Theater.

FCM36_20t

Developed in the mid-1930s as an infantry-support tank. It was the only French vehicle to utilize a diesel engine. By 1939, a total of 100 vehicles were manufactured.

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Main Characteristics
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Tier II II
Battle Tiers 2 3 2 3
Price 3,400 3,900
Hit Points 160 HP 140 HP
Signal range 265 m 290 m
Speed Limit58 km/h24 km/h
Speed Limit Back20 km/h12 km/h
Weight 8.741 t 12.359 t
Load limit 11.50 t 12.80 t
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Commander (Gunner, Radio Operator, Loader)
  • Driver
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
38.1 mm
Side:
25.4 mm
Rear:
25.4 mm
Front:
40 mm
Side:
20 mm
Rear:
20 mm
Turret Armor
Front:
38.1 mm
Side:
25.4 mm
Rear:
25.4 mm
Front:
40 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
40 mm
Mobility
Engine Power 220 hp 91 hp
Horse power / weight 25.17 hp/t 7.36 hp/t
Traverse Speed 36 d/s 30 d/s
Max Climb Angle 25 25
Hard terrain resistance 1.00 1.20
Medium terrain resistance 1.50 1.40
Soft terrain resistance 3.40 2.60
Fire Chance 20 % 15 %
Engine Type Gasoline Diesel
Turret
View Range 320 m 280 m
Turret Traverse 35 d/s 24 d/s
Traverse Arc 360 360
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
AP
8 HP
AP
30 HP
APCR
30 HP
HE
36 HP (0.31 m)
Penetration
AP
27 mm
AP
29 mm
APCR
46 mm
HE
18 mm
Shell Price
AP
1
AP
0
APCR
2 (gold)
HE
6
Shell Speed
AP
895 m/s
AP
600 m/s
APCR
750 m/s
HE
600 m/s
Damage / min
AP
897.6 HP/min
AP
692.4 HP/min
APCR
692.4 HP/min
HE
830.88 HP/min
Rate of Fire 112.20 r/m 23.08 r/m
Reload time 17.10 s 2.60 s
Clip Size: 40
Reload time: 0.11 s		 /
Accuracy 0.57 m 0.50 m
Aim time 1.70 s 2.00 s
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity 1800 rounds 102 rounds
Camo value
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