The Renault FT, frequently referred to in post-WWI literature as the "FT-17" or "FT17" (see Nomenclature), was a French light tank; it is among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first operational tank with an armament in a fully rotating turret, and its configuration with the turret on top, engine in the back and the driver in front became the conventional one, repeated in most tanks until today. Armour historian Steven Zaloga has called the Renault FT "the world's first modern tank".
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| - The Renault FT, frequently referred to in post-WWI literature as the "FT-17" or "FT17" (see Nomenclature), was a French light tank; it is among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first operational tank with an armament in a fully rotating turret, and its configuration with the turret on top, engine in the back and the driver in front became the conventional one, repeated in most tanks until today. Armour historian Steven Zaloga has called the Renault FT "the world's first modern tank".
- The Renault FT-17 was a light tank originally designed by France in World War I. It was used extensively by several countries during World War II.
- Acting for the first time in May 31, 1918, the FT-17 light tank (faible Tonnage) had about 3,000 units built by the end of the conflict. Continued in use in the French army until the second World War, with about 1,500 of them still in operation in 1940 .
- The FT-17 was still in the prototype stage and was hastily armed and thrown into the fight towards the end of the Great War in order to stem the failing French lines. However it appeared too late to prevent the collapse of France. Upon Irving Morrell's arrival at the Barrel Works in Kansas, he saw pictures and read reports on the FT-17 and was heavily influenced by its unique design. However, he thought the driver and commander communication methods were hilarious.
- The Renault FT-17 was a French light tank; it is among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT 17 was the first tank with an armament in a fully rotating turret, and its configuration with the turret on top, engine in the back and the driver in front became the conventional one, repeated in most tanks until today; at the time it was a revolutionary innovation, causing armour historian Steven Zaloga to describe the type as "the world's first modern tank".
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| - FT at Brussels Royal Army Museum
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| - Char à canon 37, Char mitrailleur, FT 75 BS , Char signal, FT modifié 31, Six Ton Tank Model 1917, Russkiy Reno, FIAT 3000
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| - The Renault FT, frequently referred to in post-WWI literature as the "FT-17" or "FT17" (see Nomenclature), was a French light tank; it is among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first operational tank with an armament in a fully rotating turret, and its configuration with the turret on top, engine in the back and the driver in front became the conventional one, repeated in most tanks until today. Armour historian Steven Zaloga has called the Renault FT "the world's first modern tank".
- The Renault FT-17 was a light tank originally designed by France in World War I. It was used extensively by several countries during World War II.
- Acting for the first time in May 31, 1918, the FT-17 light tank (faible Tonnage) had about 3,000 units built by the end of the conflict. Continued in use in the French army until the second World War, with about 1,500 of them still in operation in 1940 .
- The FT-17 was still in the prototype stage and was hastily armed and thrown into the fight towards the end of the Great War in order to stem the failing French lines. However it appeared too late to prevent the collapse of France. Upon Irving Morrell's arrival at the Barrel Works in Kansas, he saw pictures and read reports on the FT-17 and was heavily influenced by its unique design. However, he thought the driver and commander communication methods were hilarious.
- The Renault FT-17 was a French light tank; it is among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT 17 was the first tank with an armament in a fully rotating turret, and its configuration with the turret on top, engine in the back and the driver in front became the conventional one, repeated in most tanks until today; at the time it was a revolutionary innovation, causing armour historian Steven Zaloga to describe the type as "the world's first modern tank".
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