雷诺FT 17 | ||
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| 国家 | 法国 | |
| 类型 | 轻型坦克 | |
| 生产 | 3694 (1917-1918) | |
这 雷诺FT （在二战后的文献中经常被称为FT-17，FT17，或类似）是法国轻型坦克，是历史上最革命性和最具影响力的坦克设计之一。英国《金融时报》是第一个在完全旋转的炮塔内拥有军备的生产坦克。雷诺FT的配置——前部的乘员舱、后部的发动机舱和旋转炮塔中的主武器——现在和现在都是标准的坦克布局。因此，一些装甲战史学家称雷诺FT为世界上第一辆现代坦克。
源： 雷诺FT 17在维基百科
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| 照片 | 24 |
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The Revolutionary Compact
这 雷诺FT (often called the FT-17) was arguably the most influential tank ever built. While earlier tanks were lumbering “landships” or “boxes on tracks,” the FT established the definitive configuration: engine at the back, driver at the front, and armament in a fully rotating turret on top. Small, cheap to produce, and manned by just two men, it introduced “swarm” tactics to the battlefield, overwhelming German lines through numbers and mobility rather than raw size.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (Renault FT) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Light Infantry Support Tank |
| 船员 | 2 (Commander/Gunner, Driver) |
| 发动机 | Renault 4-cylinder petrol (35–39 hp) |
| 最高速度 | 7.7 km/h (4.8 mph) — Brisk walking pace |
| 主要武器装备 | 37mm Puteaux SA 18 gun (Male) OR 8mm Hotchkiss MG (Female) |
| 装甲 | 8 mm to 22 mm |
| 重量 | ~6.5 tonnes |
| Unique Feature | Removable “Tail” for trench crossing |
Design Engineering: The Standardized Layout
- The Fully Rotating Turret: Before the FT, tanks had guns mounted in “sponsons” on the sides or fixed in the front hull. The FT’s turret allowed it to engage targets 360 degrees without turning the whole vehicle, a breakthrough that remains the global standard for tank design today.
- The Tail Skid: To solve the problem of a short-wheelbase tank falling into deep trenches, Renault engineers added a curved metal “tail” at the rear. This acted as a stabilizer, letting the tank slide across gaps it otherwise couldn’t bridge.
- Automotive Heritage: Unlike the specialized heavy tanks of the era, the FT used many components derived from the French automobile industry, making it significantly easier to mass-produce across multiple factories (Renault, Berliet, Schneider, etc.).
- Driver-Commander Communication: Because it was so noisy inside, the commander (standing or sitting on a leather strap in the turret) often “steered” the driver by kicking his shoulders or back—one kick for left, one for right, or a kick to the head for “stop.”
Global Legacy and Long Service
- WWI “Swarm” Tactics: First used in May 1918 at the Forest of Retz, the FT proved that dozens of small tanks were harder for artillery to hit than a single massive one. By the Armistice, over 3,000 had been built.
- The American Connection: The US produced its own licensed version, the M1917 6-ton Tank. Though they didn’t reach the front in time for WWI, they formed the backbone of the infant US Tank Corps under figures like George S. Patton.
- Interwar Proliferation: The FT was exported to over 20 countries. It fought in the Russian Civil War, the Polish-Soviet War, and even the Spanish Civil War. It became the “founding tank” for many nations’ armored forces, including Japan and the USSR.
- Still Fighting in 1940: Amazingly, the French Army still had over 500 FTs in front-line service when Germany invaded in WWII. While totally obsolete against Panzers, they were used for airfield defense and internal security. The Germans even captured many and used them as 贝特潘泽 (captured tanks) for policing occupied Europe.
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