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Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25T

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Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25T
TypeMedium tank
Place of origin France
Production history
DesignerBatignolles-Chatillon
Specifications ([2])
Mass25 tonnes
Length5.67 m
Width3.16 m
Height2.37 m
Crew4

Main
armament
90 mm F3 gun
Secondary
armament
7.5 mm machine gun[1]
SuspensionHydraulic suspension
Maximum speed 65km/h

Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25T was a French tank developed by Batignolles-Chatillon in the 1950s. It was designed for a 25-ton weight class, which is twice the weight of the AMX-13. Its primary armament was a 90mm cannon, and was operated by 4 crew members. Its speed could reach 65 km/h. Two prototypes were made before it was set aside. However, some principles of creation of the tank and some of its technology was used in other French AFVs. Some variants has been developed, but none of these were ever used in active service with the French Army.[1][3]

See also

References

Note
  1. ^ a b "Model of the French main battle tank — Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25 t".
  2. ^ "1954 BATIGNOLLES-CHATILLON 25t".
  3. ^ "Batignolles-Chatillon".
References
  • Jeudy, Jean-Gabriel (1997). Chars de France (in French). Boulogne: E.T.A.I. ISBN 2-7268-8369-9.