Seven fuel tanks, containing 1,260 litres, gave it a range of 150 kilometres. Each track was powered by its own 200 or 250 hp engine, via an electrical transmission. The fighting compartments were connected by the engine room. The next operational tank to approach its weight would be the German Tiger II heavy tank of World War II. The Char 2C is the only super-heavy tank ever to attain operational status - a super-heavy tank is not simply a tank that is very heavy but one that is much heavier than regular tanks of its period. The three independent 8 mm machine gun positions at the front gave protection against infantry assault. The forward compartment was crowned by a three-man turret (the first such in history) mounting a long 75 mm gun, and the second, at the rear of the tank, was topped by a machine gun turret. Within its ample frame there was room for two fighting compartments. With the tail fitted, the hull was over twelve metres long. It is still easily the largest tank ever taken into production. The armour was among the thickest of World War I-era tanks, though by modern standards this would be considered thin. The Char 2C had a loaded weight of 69 tonnes, partly because of its armour - 45 mm at the front, 22 mm at the sides, but much of it just because of its huge size. It was, in physical dimensions, the largest operational tank ever made. The Char 2C, also known as FCM 2C, is a French super-heavy tank developed, although never deployed, during World War I. The Char 2C is made up from a relatively modest number of parts, so construction should be quite easy. High level of detail convincing surface textures excellent moulding quality individual track links first time this type is available as a 1/35 scale mainstream model kit. USD$43.99 plus shipping available online from Lucky Model and retailers worldwide Meng Kit No.TS-009 - Char 2C French Super Heavy TankĬhar 2C French Super Heavy Tank Meng, 1/35 scaleģ87 parts in dark yellow plastic one in clear plastic 150 black plastic individual track links and markings for three vehicles.
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