FCM 36 - Wikipedia
The FCM 36 or Char léger Modèle 1936 FCM, was a light infantry tank designed for the French Army prior to World War II. It had a crew of two and was equipped with a short 37mm main armament and a 7.5mm coaxial machine gun.
FCM F1 - Wikipedia
The FCM F1 was a French super-heavy tank developed during the late Interbellum by the Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée (FCM) company. Twelve were ordered in 1940 to replace the char 2C, but France was defeated before construction could begin, a wooden mock-up being all that was finished.
FCM 36 - Tank Encyclopedia
May 28, 2022 · Although relatively unknown, the FCM 36 was one of the French Army’s light tanks used during the battles of May and June 1940. Technically very advanced compared to other French vehicles of the type, it proved its effectiveness during a victorious counter-attack at Voncq in early June 1940.
Char 2C - Wikipedia
The char 2C, also known as the FCM 2C, was a French post WWI heavy tank landship, later considered a super-heavy tank. [ 1 ][page needed] It was developed during World War I but not deployed until after the war. It was, in total volume or physical dimensions, the largest operational tank ever made. [ 2 ][page needed] Ten tanks were built in 1921.
FCM36: Ahead of its Time - Tank Archives
May 29, 2016 · The FCM 36 was the least lucky French tank created in the interbellum period. Its design was progressive: it was the first tank with sloped armour to be put into production. While other French tanks were put together with bolts or rivets, FCM made its hull welded.
FCM 1A - Tank Encyclopedia
Jan 25, 2021 · The FCM 1A was an heavily armed and armored French heavy tank prototype, the predecessor of the FCM 2C superheavy tank.
FCM 12t - Tank Encyclopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · The FCM 12t was FCM's attempt at a 12-tonne airborne light tank, which competed against models from AMX and Batignolles-Châtillon.
FCM 36 french light infantry tank | World War Photos
Tank Char FCM 36, built by the Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée in 1936, was a 12 ton light infantry tank. Armament: 37 mm L/21 gun and 7.5 mm MG. In June 1934 French Army launched a competition for a light tank, the successor to the outdated tank Renault FT-17 derived from the First World War.
FCM F1 Super Heavy Tank Project - Military Factory
Jun 26, 2019 · The French FCM F1 (FCM = " Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee") was a super heavy tank class vehicle that entered development just prior to World War 2 when signs of conflict became increasingly apparent across Western Europe.
FCM 36 Infantry Tank – Army Tanks
Feb 17, 2019 · The FCM 36 was the first French tank to use a diesel engine. The 8.4 liter Berliet water-cooled engine could reach a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour (24kph) and a had a maximum range of about 140 miles (225km)