The Renault FT (frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the FT-17, FT17, or similar) is a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history.

The Renault FT was also called “FT 17” although this specific naming was never acknowledged by Renault or any official working on the project. It was to be related to the year 1917, like “modele 1917” as it was customary for many French weapons of …

2023年10月17日 · The Renault Char Leger FT– popularly known as the FT-17– had the distinction of being the first mass-produced tank with a rotating turret. Developed by the French, the FT-17 revolutionized the concept of armored warfare, which was then in its infancy.

2018年5月29日 · The FT that debuted on 31st May 1918 introduced new elements to tank warfare, both conceptually and in design terms. It would go on to become the most produced tank of the First World War and afterwards the first tank to be sold worldwide.

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 production tank to have its armament within a fully rotating turret.

2019年2月8日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Renault FT-17 Light Tank including pictures.

2018年12月3日 · The Renault FT, often referred to as the FT-17, was a ground-breaking tank design which entered service in 1918. A French light tank, the FT was the first tank to incorporate many design aspects which are now considered standard such as a fully-rotating turret and rear engine compartment.

2024年5月19日 · The first light tank of its time, the FT Renault, was easier to manufacture, cheaper, and more agile than the heavy and largely immobile tanks of the time. The FTs, although lighter in armor, could be produced in mass, and thus relied on “swarm” tactics to overwhelm its entrenched enemies.

The Renault FT (often known as the FT-17) was the first tank to have its armament inside a fully rotating turret. The FT was a radically different design to previous British and French tanks.

Renault FT-17 Type: Light Infantry Tank. The Renault FT-17, often simply called the FT or FT-17, was a revolutionary French light tank designed and manufactured during World War I. Design: Introduced in 1917, it featured a novel rotating turret, which became the …