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RENAULT FT FRENCH LIGHT TANK (Girod turret)

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The Renault FT, frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the "FT-17" or "FT17", was a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first operational armored tracked vehicle or tank to have its armament within a fully rotating turret.The Renault FT’s configuration – crew compartment at the front, engine compartment at the back, and main armament in a revolving turret – became and remains the standard tank layout . Over 3,000 Renault FT tanks were manufactured by French industry, most of them during the year 1918. Furthermore, beginning in October 1918, American industry produced 950 nearly identical licensed copies of the Renault FT ( the "Six Ton Tank" ). Armour historian Steven Zaloga has called the Renault FT "the world’s first modern tank." Full interior construction. Model has 260 parts (the number of track links is not included). 3 differents markings. LIMITED EDITION (Scale : 1/16e)

Brand:
TAKOM (HK) INTERNATIONAL CO
Scale:
1/16
Ref:
TAKOM1001
Category:
Plastic model kits

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