Comparing: Renault R35 vs. M2 Light Tank

RenaultR35

The most massively produced WWII French light tank. Developed in 1934 on a request from the army for infantry support. A total of 1,630 vehicles were manufactured from 1936 through 1940.

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.

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Main Characteristics
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Tier II II
Battle Tiers 2 3 2 3
Price 3,850 3,400
Hit Points 140 HP 160 HP
Signal range 290 m 265 m
Speed Limit23 km/h58 km/h
Speed Limit Back12 km/h20 km/h
Weight 10.609 t 8.741 t
Load limit 10.70 t 11.50 t
Crew
  • Commander (Gunner, Radio Operator, Loader)
  • Driver
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
40 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
32 mm
Front:
38.1 mm
Side:
25.4 mm
Rear:
25.4 mm
Turret Armor
Front:
40 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
40 mm
Front:
38.1 mm
Side:
25.4 mm
Rear:
25.4 mm
Mobility
Engine Power 74 hp 220 hp
Horse power / weight 6.98 hp/t 25.17 hp/t
Traverse Speed 30 d/s 36 d/s
Max Climb Angle 25 25
Hard terrain resistance 1.30 1.00
Medium terrain resistance 1.40 1.50
Soft terrain resistance 2.70 3.40
Fire Chance 20 % 20 %
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Turret
View Range 280 m 320 m
Turret Traverse 24 d/s 35 d/s
Traverse Arc 360 360
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
AP
30 HP
APCR
30 HP
HE
36 HP (0.31 m)
AP
8 HP
Penetration
AP
29 mm
APCR
46 mm
HE
18 mm
AP
27 mm
Shell Price
AP
0
APCR
2 (gold)
HE
6
AP
1
Shell Speed
AP
600 m/s
APCR
750 m/s
HE
600 m/s
AP
895 m/s
Damage / min
AP
692.4 HP/min
APCR
692.4 HP/min
HE
830.88 HP/min
AP
897.6 HP/min
Rate of Fire 23.08 r/m 112.20 r/m
Reload time 2.60 s 17.10 s
Clip / Size: 40
Reload time: 0.11 s
Accuracy 0.52 m 0.57 m
Aim time 2.00 s 1.70 s
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity 100 rounds 1800 rounds
Camo value
Stationary % %
In motion % %
When Firing % %
Battle performance
Accuracy % %
Neto Credits Income
Winrate % %
Damage dealt
Kills per Battle
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